Single-player games like Rysk of Pain
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Rysk of Pain, 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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Divinus Vanitas
Single-player alternative to Rysk of Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Rysk of Pain.
This multiplayer souls-inspired spell-casting game sees you collecting equipment and finding new spells to help on your journey of proving your worth to the gods, and redeeming yourself from the cardinal sin of mortality. Explore the floating island and unravel the secrets of the fragmented world.
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Monster Emblem: Vision Impossible
Single-player alternative to Rysk of Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Rysk of Pain.
A 2D pixel-art Monster Tamer RPG set in a medieval realm scarred by centuries of war. Catch, train, evolve, and breed over 200 monsters, master tactical grid-based combat, collect every Faction Emblem, and earn your place in the Great Monster Tournament.
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Alchimist – Secret of the Worlds
Single-player alternative to Rysk of Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Rysk of Pain.
After decades of peace, an ancient threat returns – forgotten shadows rise once more. As an alchemist you experience an immersive story in the realm of Aethendor, master the art of alchemy, and face ancient dangers in epic battles with magic, melee and ranged combat.
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Rune Knights
Single-player alternative to Rysk of Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Rysk of Pain.
Rune Knights is a cooperative action RPG focused on customization, crafting, and combat. Customize your character's aesthetics, stats, gameplay, and gear as you battle through procedurally generated and hand-crafted levels with your allies.
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Cards We're Dealt
Single-player alternative to Rysk of Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Rysk of Pain.
Wander haunted halls as an office temp and collect magical cards with supernatural abilities to fight demons and and explore the underworld in this horror, deckbuilding, roguelike game.
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The Last Angel
Single-player alternative to Rysk of Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Rysk of Pain.
Band together or die horribly in a brutal world of giant magical monsters. Risk it all using everything from magic swords to laser machine guns to blast your foes...or your friends.
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Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue
Single-player alternative to Rysk of Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Rysk of Pain.
Combining Roguelite, Action RPG, and Tower Defense gameplay into a crazy free-for-all, where it’s you and up to three friends versus hordes of enemies. Select your hero, survive the waves of foes, unlock new weapons and runes, and take on the bosses that await you!
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Wizard's watch
Single-player alternative to Rysk of Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Rysk of Pain.
You are a wizard and your village is under attack! Push back the enemy forces with powerful spells. Burn, freeze, shatter and crush the enemy soldiers with your magic powers. Gain XP as you kill your enemies and unlock upgrades for your spells.