Single-player games like Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Below are 20 single-player Steam games similar to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, 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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Sora no Kiseki the 1st
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
The future of an entire continent is at stake in this milestone entry in the Trails series! Explore the vast Calvard Republic with three different protagonists, nurture connections, and master powerful skills in both real-time and turn-based battles as you uncover the secrets at the core of Zemuria!
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Return to the Calvard Republic and unravel the mystery of the crimson beast! One day, a shocking series of murders set the wheels of fate into motion once again. Chaos looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor. Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal?
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
When Lloyd Bannings is assigned to Crossbell's Special Support Section, he and his new teammates must prove themselves as they fight to overcome the injustice of a city gripped by corruption.
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Persona 5 Royal
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.
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FINAL FANTASY VII
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
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Dragon Question
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
The best 'Edu-tainment' game which helps you improve your math skills!
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Valkyria Chronicles™
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
The critically acclaimed Valkyria Chronicles is now available on PC in 1080p True HD, including all previously released DLC!
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Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.
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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping the city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant, expansive world in this standalone entry of the FFVII remake trilogy.
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Tales of Xillia Remastered
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Experience Tales of Xillia, remastered for the first time ever. Dive into the magnificent world of Rieze Maxia as either Jude Mathis, an aspiring medical student from the capital, or Milla Maxwell, a mysterious woman accompanied by four powerful spirits.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.
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Ys Origin
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
Single-player alternative to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
Civil war has broken out across Erebonia. After his narrow escape from Trista, Rean will take up his sword again on a journey with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear...