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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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    Monster Emblem: Vision Impossible — Steam game cover

    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 creature collector set in a medieval fantasy world forged by war. Catch, train, evolve, and breed monsters to build the ultimate team. Master tactical grid-based combat, collect all faction badges to enter the the Great Monster Arena to become the champion.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Divinus Vanitas — Steam game cover

    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.

    2022ActionAdventureRPG2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Alchimist – Secret of the Worlds — Steam game cover

    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.

    2027IndieAdventureRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rune Knights — Steam game cover

    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.

    2020ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cards We're Dealt — Steam game cover

    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.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue — Steam game cover

    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!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Soulfall — Steam game cover

    Soulfall

    Single-player alternative to Rysk of Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Rysk of Pain.

    Condemned to Hell against your will, eviscerate hordes of demons to reach the Dark Lord and reclaim your fallen soul. Forge your custom hero across nine class specializations with unique talent trees. Hunt powerful loot and carve through shifting labyrinths where your choices shape the final battle.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RFVR — Steam game cover

    RFVR

    Single-player alternative to Rysk of Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Rysk of Pain.

    A medieval fantasy VR RPG set in a massive open world with deep player progression, fast-paced physics-based combat, and classic RPG game mechanics reimagined for VR. Full dive into the world of RFVR, there's something here for everyone.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →