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Single-player games like Rise of Chi

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Rise of Chi, 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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    Donna: The Canine Quest — Steam game cover

    Donna: The Canine Quest

    Single-player alternative to Rise of Chi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rise of Chi.

    Embark on a paw-some journey in Donna: The Canine Quest! Dive into a world of heroic hounds, where each thrilling battle and loot discovery keeps the excitement at its peak. With cute pixel-art graphics and satisfying gameplay this tail-wagging adventure will have you barking for more!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ravenlok: Legendary Edition — Steam game cover

    Ravenlok: Legendary Edition

    Single-player alternative to Rise of Chi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rise of Chi.

    Embark on an enchanting journey in Ravenlok, an action-packed fairytale adventure about a young heroine destined to fulfill a perilous prophecy.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chronicon — Steam game cover

    Chronicon

    Single-player alternative to Rise of Chi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rise of Chi.

    Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Book of Demons — Steam game cover

    Book of Demons

    Single-player alternative to Rise of Chi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rise of Chi.

    Book of Demons is a Hack & Slash in which YOU decide the length of quests. Wield magic cards instead of weapons and slay the armies of darkness in the dungeons below the Old Cathedral. Save the terror-stricken Paperverse from the clutches of the Archdemon himself!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    我在地球修仙有系统 — Steam game cover

    我在地球修仙有系统

    Single-player alternative to Rise of Chi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rise of Chi.

    都市修仙+暗黑+放置摸鱼+妹子养成?这可能是一款和你想象中不太一样的刷子游戏。刷宝,筑基,放置,飞升成仙,系统开挂,这款比小说还精彩的国漫修仙都市游戏里全都有。快来开启爽文般带着妹子打怪兽的后宫养成人生吧!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Picontier / ピコンティア — Steam game cover

    Picontier / ピコンティア

    Single-player alternative to Rise of Chi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Rise of Chi.

    "Picontier" is a story of mystery and fascinating events that occur on an island as the main character, who awakens from a long sleep on the magical island, resumes life from scratch and meets many intriguing islanders. It is a ‘slow life RPG’ that unravels and reveals surprising twists.

    2022ActionAdventureRPG24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shrine's Legacy — Steam game cover

    Shrine's Legacy

    Single-player alternative to Rise of Chi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rise of Chi.

    Shrine's Legacy is a SNES-era inspired, 16-bit RPG set in the magical world of Ardemia. Follow a pair of heroes as they try to unite the elements of magic, restore the Sword of Shrine, and save the world in both single player and couch/local co-op action.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Philna Fantasy — Steam game cover

    Philna Fantasy

    Single-player alternative to Rise of Chi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rise of Chi.

    Philna Fantasy is a classic pixel action RPG where you explore diverse regions, battle through dungeons, solve puzzles, craft gear, and collect adorable pets. Choose your class, discover powerful loot, and fight back against the invading shadow.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure12.74 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →