Single-player games like Golden Self
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Golden Self, 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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Fully Automated
Single-player alternative to Golden Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Golden Self.
Fully Automated is a fast paced action roguelite. Destroy or demoralize your foes, and shape the future of your world ! Face relentless waves of enemies and choose from a variety of upgrades and traits to create the perfect style. Will you be a force for peace or a demon of war?
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Tears of Vanfell
Single-player alternative to Golden Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Golden Self.
Your life begins anew in front of an imposing mountain... Climb and explore it with a wide cast of characters in this dungeon crawler RPG with up to four player Co-op.
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Deflector: Specimen Zero
Single-player alternative to Golden Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Golden Self.
Wield Eradicator’s boomerang in high-octane bullet hell roguelite action. Enter the trial for the cure to a deadly virus in the hostile microcosm of Deflector. Repel enemy projectiles, evolve with collected DNA and strike down all opposition.
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Don't Die, Collect Loot
Single-player alternative to Golden Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Golden Self.
It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing their power as you rip through hordes of enemies in the ultimate power fantasy!
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The Bleakest Keep
Single-player alternative to Golden Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Golden Self.
The Bleakest Keep is a challenging action horror roguelike. Survive the horrors of the Keep, upgrade your gear, and earn ranks as you ascend the tower and save the world!
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Netherworld Covenant
Single-player alternative to Golden Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Golden Self.
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
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Cinderia
Single-player alternative to Golden Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Golden Self.
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
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Skull Horde
Single-player alternative to Golden Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Golden Self.
Skull Horde is an auto battler dungeon crawler where you play as a flying skull necromancer. Find powerful loot and create overpowered builds. Summon a horde of skeletons in a battle of bone versus flesh!