Single-player games like Crimson Quest
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Crimson Quest, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Death Fortress
Single-player alternative to Crimson Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Crimson Quest.
"Death Fortress" is an action Rogue lite game. You wake up from the darkness and kill in the darkness. The super refreshing hack-and-slash experience brings endless fear to this desperate world.
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Dreadful Defenders
Single-player alternative to Crimson Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Crimson Quest.
Choose an ancient deity to worship and use its power to defeat the unbelievers. Find Relics with eldritch abilities. Summon dreadful Defenders with unique traits, control the path by placing them, and combine their Benedictions to create otherworldly synergies!
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Maple Blade
Single-player alternative to Crimson Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crimson Quest.
Explore a haunted forest and rescue the neighbor's cat! A grid-based exploration game where you chop your way through the woods, fight off restless spirits, solve little puzzles, and help the townsfolk. Every playthrough is different-- cut your own path and relax in a serene autumn world.
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PESKY ORCS!
Single-player alternative to Crimson Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Crimson Quest.
In "Pesky Orcs!" you take part in medieval fantasy battles between ancient foes: Orcs and humans. Dive into a unique mix of Autobattler, RTS and Roguelike in real retro pixelart fashion!
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Slimecity
Single-player alternative to Crimson Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Crimson Quest.
An ADORABLELY SQUISHY rougelite game~! Command your army of slimes using the power of overwhelming number of Slime to gather and claim resources! But be AWARE of the time, because if it runs out before your lil guys are home, then The Horsemen will come charging!
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Eldritch Tactics: Apocalypse Rising
Single-player alternative to Crimson Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crimson Quest.
A PvE roguelike auto-battler where YOU are the villain. Scheme from your evil tower, summon adorable abominations, and race to trigger the apocalypse before the world kicks down your door.
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Gloomsday
Single-player alternative to Crimson Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Crimson Quest.
Gloomsday is an action-packed roguelite platformer with a unique spellcasting mechanic. Your spellcasting resource is in the world around you--no mana bars here! As you cast your "gloomspells", you'll find the serene, yet gloomy landscape go dark and grey... but the magic will return soon enough.
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Dark Ruins
Single-player alternative to Crimson Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crimson Quest.
Top-down RTS: Collect genes/gear, train warriors into 4-person squads, explore ruins and unlock secrets. Old maps persist; focus on progression to defeat all foes. Enemies drain SAN—use consumables wisely. Mix tactics for bursts; endless builds via loot, traits & 3-choice skills.