Single-player games like Gurgamoth
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Gurgamoth, 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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Nidhogg
Single-player alternative to Gurgamoth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gurgamoth.
Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.
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STARWHAL
Single-player alternative to Gurgamoth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gurgamoth.
The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release! Flop it out with 1-4 players in a retro, epic narwhal battle in space! The heart-piercing action is furious and unrelenting. STARWHAL will change your life.
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TowerFall Ascension
Single-player alternative to Gurgamoth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gurgamoth.
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
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Rivals of Aether
Single-player alternative to Gurgamoth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Gurgamoth.
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
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GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
Single-player alternative to Gurgamoth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gurgamoth.
Kept you waitin'. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- is finally here on Steam!
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Move or Die
Single-player alternative to Gurgamoth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gurgamoth.
Move or Die is an absurdly fast-paced 4-player local and online party game where the mechanics change every 20 seconds! It's THE friendship-ruining game.
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Samurai GUNN
Single-player alternative to Gurgamoth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gurgamoth.
Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.
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A Few Quick Matches
Single-player alternative to Gurgamoth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gurgamoth.
A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!
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Wizard with a Gun
Single-player alternative to Gurgamoth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gurgamoth.
Wizard with a Gun is an online sandbox survival game for 1 - 4 players set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown.
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Some Distant Memory
Single-player alternative to Gurgamoth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Gurgamoth.
A hand-drawn story exploration game set 300 years after the apocalypse. You play an archaeologist named Professor Zay, joined by her companion, ARORA, a centuries-old AI capable of recreating human memories from scanned relics.