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Single-player games like Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West, 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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    Dustward — Steam game cover

    Dustward

    Single-player alternative to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West.

    Dustward - Survive the post-apocalyptic ruins! Explore the devastated world, fight mutants, build fortifications, and develop your character in the dynamic survival-action Dustward. Play solo or team up with friends (up to 4 players) in co-op mode to face the dangers of the dead world.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 — Steam game cover

    I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1

    Single-player alternative to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West.

    A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!

    2021ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Airborne Justice — Steam game cover

    Airborne Justice

    Single-player alternative to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West.

    Airborne Justice is a shoot 'em up that pays homage to classics from the golden age of video games. Take control of a helicopter, fight enemies, and restore peace to the skies!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Solar Purge — Steam game cover

    Solar Purge

    Single-player alternative to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West.

    Blow away everything in your path in this 4 player co-op, sci-fi, twin-stick looter shooter action RPG. Upgrade your character with powerful skills and find devastating weapons to fight hordes of enemies in the Nova Genesis solar system!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Necromancers' Arena — Steam game cover

    Necromancers' Arena

    Single-player alternative to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West.

    Enter the Necromancers' Arena with up to three other players in this cute, dystopian, twin-stick shooter!

    2023ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Project X: Light Years — Steam game cover

    Project X: Light Years

    Single-player alternative to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West.

    The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.

    2025ActionIndie17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Danger Scavenger — Steam game cover

    Danger Scavenger

    Single-player alternative to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West.

    Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!

    2021ActionIndie1.24 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Relic Hunters Legend — Steam game cover

    Relic Hunters Legend

    Single-player alternative to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West.

    A Top-Down Shooter/Looter RPG with a touching story inspired by JRPG classics. Shoot enemies, get loot, and customize your characters. Multiple endgame systems and over 100 hours of play await you solo or up to 4-player co-op!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    King Of Water — Steam game cover

    King Of Water

    Single-player alternative to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West.

    The classic big fish eat small fish game. You will grow step by step from a small shrimp to an invincible existence. Dodge dangers from land, chase weak species, and conquer mysterious monsters. And you can play with your friends.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    River of Time Yarn — Steam game cover

    River of Time Yarn

    Single-player alternative to Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Chinese Mythology: Journey to the West.

    Fixed-value RPG games, also similar to Evil spirit tower. Release different skills to restrain enemies. Observe the distribution of enemies, doors, and items on the map to find the appropriate route. The game has a rich story and four different difficulty levels.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →