Single-player games like The Book of the Alchemist
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to The Book of the Alchemist, 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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Brucie's Arcade
Single-player alternative to The Book of the Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Book of the Alchemist.
A retro arcade game bundle where you must manage a restaurant through four mini-games: Ingredient Run, Cooking, Serving, and Stacking Leftovers. Each game offers unique challenges packaged up in a familiar, replayable arcade format.
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Space Operators
Single-player alternative to The Book of the Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Book of the Alchemist.
This is an old-school tank shooter set in space. Conquer newly discovered moons for Mega Corporation Mining Industry to earn your paycheck and make your parents proud! Win battles with your drone by blowing up your rivals in this retro pixel art game.
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Wishlair
Single-player alternative to The Book of the Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Book of the Alchemist.
Discover weapons, items, and artifacts to help you on your quest. Vanquish the fearsome creatures that lurk in the shadows. Explore over a hundred rooms, learning the lore of the land, collecting the mystical Wish Shards, and unlocking the secrets of Wishlair.
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THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Single-player alternative to The Book of the Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Book of the Alchemist.
A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!
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Block Room
Single-player alternative to The Book of the Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Book of the Alchemist.
Overcome the challenges of each mini-level in this precision platformer with speedrun and hit-kill mechanics. Every perfectly timed action pushes you forward. Perform your best acrobatics and moves to free the island creatures from the ambitions of Dr. Luiz RockBone!
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Tipsy Woods
Single-player alternative to The Book of the Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Book of the Alchemist.
Enter a pixelated nightmare as you navigate a haunting forest in search of 8 bottles, all while evading a relentless monster. Can you survive the terror and escape?
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Spirit Realm
Single-player alternative to The Book of the Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Book of the Alchemist.
English version not ready
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Isles of Sea and Sky
Single-player alternative to The Book of the Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Book of the Alchemist.
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
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NEDEN?
Single-player alternative to The Book of the Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Book of the Alchemist.
(3D parkour game from the perspective of 3rd person) struggle to beat the devil's games.