Single-player games like Vivi and the Magical Island
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Vivi and the Magical Island, 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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东方十昊狱 ～ Hella Dazzling Hell!!
Single-player alternative to Vivi and the Magical Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vivi and the Magical Island.
龙皇社东方同人作品第三作LH03-东方十昊狱！ 本游戏是一款2D横板的东方project二次同人动作RPG游戏，拥有宏大的叙事和独具特色的武器合成/组装系统，玩家将扮演救灾小队穿行于幻想乡各处，探索隐藏的秘宝并调查异变的成因。
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Incestuous Affair
Single-player alternative to Vivi and the Magical Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vivi and the Magical Island.
Jiangbei leather factory closed down, the factory director and his sister-in-law ran away together... So don't miss it if you pass by!... This game doesn't sell for more than 300, not 500, only this much, don't ask me why, because the factory manager is my cousin! Come money, money come!
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Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
Single-player alternative to Vivi and the Magical Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vivi and the Magical Island.
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
Single-player alternative to Vivi and the Magical Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Vivi and the Magical Island.
"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Single-player alternative to Vivi and the Magical Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Vivi and the Magical Island.
A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!
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Lost Soul Aside™
Single-player alternative to Vivi and the Magical Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Vivi and the Magical Island.
Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.
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Glimmer in Mirror
Single-player alternative to Vivi and the Magical Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vivi and the Magical Island.
Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.
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Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters
Single-player alternative to Vivi and the Magical Island — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vivi and the Magical Island.
A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!