Single-player games like Mate
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Mate, 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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Recall
Single-player alternative to Mate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mate.
Recall is a melee-combat based, rich-story third-person game. You can neutralize your enemies with various methods using punches, knives and different weapons, and you can also find yourself lost in the streets of the city ...
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Luna's Adventure: The Overlord
Single-player alternative to Mate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mate.
A special friend to rescue. A final boss accessible from the start. A whole world to explore until you can defeat him. Risk your life to save the person most important to you in this fantasy adventure RPG in 3D and real-time combat.
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Ertugrul of Ulukayin
Single-player alternative to Mate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mate.
Become a medieval warrior in this action-adventure game. Discover traditional myths and fight for your tribe. Mount your horse, sharpen your weapons and explore an ancient semi-open world.
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Mahou Arms
Single-player alternative to Mate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Mate.
Mahou Arms is an anime-inspired character-action hack and slash that tells the story of a magical girl paramilitary group fighting back against an alien invasion.
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Fallen Tear: The Ascension
Single-player alternative to Mate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mate.
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
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DreadOut 2
Single-player alternative to Mate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mate.
A third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian urban legend. Play as Linda, a high school student with the ability to sense and see ghosts. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original, making DreadOut 2 another terrifying addition to the horror genre.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Single-player alternative to Mate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Mate.
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
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Lunavania
Single-player alternative to Mate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mate.
Lunavania isn't just about high-octane combat. Enjoy base building, decorating with a variety of furniture, befriending NPCs, farming, and fishing. These features add greater depth and variety, offering a chance to savor life on the Moon beyond the battlefield.