Single-player games like Shadow Rush
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Shadow Rush, 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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Hexforger
Single-player alternative to Shadow Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Shadow Rush.
Craft your spells in ONLINE CO-OP with your friends in this SURVIVORS-LIKE! Slaughter monsters, gain gold, upgrade your spells to infinite heights. Crush challenges and unlock new spells, upgrades, pickups, realms. Up to 4 players in this unique twist on the survivors-like formula!
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Nothing Lost
Single-player alternative to Shadow Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shadow Rush.
Nothing Lost is a generational action-roguelike where every death strengthens your next hero. Battle through ever-shifting dungeons, absorb the powers of your fallen heroes, and combine their abilities to conquer the Tower of Souls.
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Soulcery: Deck of Shadows
Single-player alternative to Shadow Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Shadow Rush.
An action roguelike fused with deck-building combat. Steal enemy abilities to shape your battle deck and unleash relentless, zero-cooldown combos.
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Dread Rune
Single-player alternative to Shadow Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shadow Rush.
A roguelike RPG inspired by Pixel Dungeon. Choose from 12 heroes, explore ever-changing dungeons, and master 130+ items that wear down with use. Every run is a test of combat skill, strategy, and knowing when to use what you've got.
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FIGHT-QUEST
Single-player alternative to Shadow Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shadow Rush.
FIGHT-QUEST is a first-person roguelite where you become an unstoppable "Hero". Stack game-changing upgrades to slay thousands of fantasy foes, discover sinster secrets in a colorful world, and bank your hard-earned gold.
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Angelfall
Single-player alternative to Shadow Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shadow Rush.
Face the endless armies of Light and become the nightmare they fear! Angelfall is a roguelike reverse-horror game, in which you play as powerful Archdemon, slaughter hordes of humans, harvest their souls, and discover devastating synergies. Grow stronger, unlock new powers, and conquer the Light.
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Ember and Blade
Single-player alternative to Shadow Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shadow Rush.
Become the immortal hunter and stand against the archdemon Asmodeus. Cut through bullet-hell swarms, clash with Souls-like bosses, and harness celestial blessings that reshape your powers each run. The demons are rising—raise your sword.
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Fist of Yokai
Single-player alternative to Shadow Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Shadow Rush.
Throw down in a world where steam meets the supernatural, as you hack and slash your way through a maze filled with yokai horrors. Upgrade yourself and slash through yokai leaders to save the steampunk metropolis in this exciting roguelite dungeon crawler. An indie game by 2 friends.
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Ghostlore
Single-player alternative to Shadow Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shadow Rush.
Ghostlore is an 'Eastpunk' Action-RPG where you fight supernatural monsters from Southeast-Asian folklore. Inspired by classic ARPGs such as Diablo 2 and Titan Quest, Ghostlore features detailed item and character customization systems, procedurally generated maps, and awesome 90's retro graphics.