Single-player games like World 23
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to World 23, 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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Chained 2 Violence
Single-player alternative to World 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with World 23.
Bound by an unbreakable chain, you and a partner must survive waves of enemies in evolving arenas. Master teamwork, unleash chain-based powers, and upgrade your skills in this chaotic co-op roguelike. Will you fight in sync or fall to the violence? The arena is waiting.
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Under a Desert Sun: Seekers of the Cursed Vessel
Single-player alternative to World 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with World 23.
Under a Desert Sun: Seekers of the Cursed Vessel, is a single-player and co-op action RPG set in WWII-era Egypt. Battle soldiers and undead hordes, explore ancient tombs, and uncover a dark curse. Play solo or with friends in local co-op, with new heroes and content coming in Early Access.
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Twin Hooks
Single-player alternative to World 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with World 23.
Two heroes, one fight. Team up in a 2-player co-op brawler where you juggle enemies skyward together, land synchronized takedowns, shop and loot your way to stronger gear. Wholesome by day. Relentless by night.
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Mighty Knight Legacy
Single-player alternative to World 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with World 23.
Fight your way through hordes of ferocious monsters and nerve-wrecking bosses in this 2D action RPG. Venture across different maps, level up your heroes, unlock various quirky relics, and make your way to the dark castle as the wicked demon lord awaits you for a grand final clash!
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Re:Rite
Single-player alternative to World 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with World 23.
Transform from a tiny, scrappy survivor into a skyscraper-sized Kaiju, as you fight through swarms of enemies in this chaotic PvE game. Hack-and-slash through hordes of spider-bots, clear through crowds with bullet-hell ranged weapons, and even team up with up to 3 friends in online co-op.
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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition
Single-player alternative to World 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with World 23.
Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition expands Tolkien’s epic legendarium, delving into the brutal, untold story of Agandaûr, a Black Númenórean and servant of Sauron who has rallied an immense force in the ruins of Fornost.
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Welcome to ParadiZe
Single-player alternative to World 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with World 23.
Paradise isn't exactly what you hoped for: it's infested with zombies! Thankfully, you can control them. Capture them and teach them to farm or fight. They will help you defend our camp while you explore the world looking for… a new paradise.
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BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Single-player alternative to World 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with World 23.
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
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Weable
Single-player alternative to World 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with World 23.
Weable is a neon world where you have to undergo complex and dynamic levels.Weable - in the game you have to reach the goal - the end of the level.Passing the levels, the difficulty will increase, creating a variety of interesting challenges
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Weable 2
Single-player alternative to World 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with World 23.
Weable 2 - this neon world, where you will face complex tests at dynamic levels.