Single-player games like Swords & Bones 5
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Swords & Bones 5, 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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Swords & Bones 3
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
The Swords & Bones saga reaches its third chapter! Inspired by past classics 2D action-platformer games, get ready to fight your way through more than 50 levels full of with enemies, traps and pitfalls. RPG elements enrich the gaming experience.
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Martin and the Magic Staff
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Discover the world of a fabulous puzzle platformer in the pixel art style. You have to help the aspiring magician to pass all the challenges and fill his sorcerous staff with pure magic.
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Bloopy & Droopy
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
A Game Boy style 8-bit platformer, giving you an old-school experience in which you can switch characters at any time and use your digging skills to make your way through the terrain!
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Samurai Kento
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Play as Kento, an Elder Samurai, and face the evil Yokai in this 2D pixelated mini action RPG set in Feudal Japan based scenarios!
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Quick Square
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Quick Square is a bright hardcore puzzle platformer.
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Kraino Origins
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!
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Below The Ocean
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Dive into the world 'Below the Ocean'! Master thrilling moves like tether-swinging, bubble-jumping, bungee-bouncing, and sling-shot in a mesmerizing underwater adventure. Solve intriguing puzzles and seek hidden treasures. Are you ready to embark on this unforgettable journey?
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Beholgar
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
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Abduction Bit
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros).
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SEEP Universe
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! SEEP Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era!
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Dragon Climax
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
A retro action martial arts game inspired by classics, like Kung Fu Master and Shinobi with modern elements!
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Super BOO Quest
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Swords & Bones 5.
Super BOO Quest is a lighthearted game suitale for every kind of player, from casual to hardcore. It is a mix of arcade, puzzle, and stealth, to be played alone or with a friend. The game is presented with 16 bit-style graphics, as a tribute to Super Nintendo.
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Katana Soul
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.
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Thunderflash
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Thunderflash is a "love letter" to the arcade games of the 80s. It is a Run 'n Gun game inspired by gems like Ikari Warriors, Commando and Heavy Barrel.
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Adventure Bit
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!
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Swords & Bones
Single-player alternative to Swords & Bones 5 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swords & Bones 5.
Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!