Single-player games like River City Saga: Journey to the West
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to River City Saga: Journey to the West, 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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Ghost Vanguard
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
Ghost Vanguard is a Beat'em Up game that combines stylish action with roguelike elements. Grab your sword and step into treacherous evil dungeons, using stylish and magnificent combos to defeat the sinister forces from the darkness and reclaim a hero's stolen soul.
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Duelists
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
A 2D arena brawler for two to four players, on the couch or online, where losing is the fastest way to become dangerous. Between rounds the shop reads the scoreboard and arms whoever is behind. The cat running it is not sorry.
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TROUBLE SHOOTERS
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
Four WARDEN contractors against an alien incursion. A 2D roguelite run-and-gun: procedurally assembled zones, stacking gear that gets out of hand, and five bosses that fill the screen. Solo or 2-4 player co-op.
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Feral Prince
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
Rip Soul Orbs from weakened enemies, forge them into black-jade Soul Tiles, and lock five into a poker hand that reshapes your next fight. Dokkaebi Masks cheat the rules, while escaped Husks return as Wraiths carrying the power you stole. A 2D action roguelite.
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Skeleton Punchers
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
Explosive 2D Pixel Art Action! Help the Skeleton Punchers defeat the Zerpian army of the night and recover the Patrician's Hoard before it's too late!
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The Final Flame
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
Fight your way atop the Goddess' ever changing tower to stop the world's annihilation!
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Rain of Awakening
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
Dash and slash your way out of Lovecraftian horrors. Master momentum-based movement to reach seemingly impossible locations. Collect upgrades and shape your own fighting style. Can you save what is left of this doomed world or is it too late?
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Hood
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
England, 1216. Experience the true story behind the Robin Hood legend as you control Williken of the Weald in this 2D pixel art stealth platformer. Explore, sneak, and fight your way through the forests, villages, and fortresses of Kent to take down the ruthless Castellan and save your family.
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DRAGON BALL FighterZ
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!
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BlazBlue Centralfiction
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!
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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
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Granblue Fantasy: Versus
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
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GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
Single-player alternative to River City Saga: Journey to the West — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with River City Saga: Journey to the West.
A Persona 4 Smackdown!