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Single-player games like Novastrive

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Novastrive, 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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    Worldless — Steam game cover

    Worldless

    Single-player alternative to Novastrive — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Novastrive.

    Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique combat system and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.

    2023ActionStrategyAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Immortal Boy — Steam game cover

    Immortal Boy

    Single-player alternative to Novastrive — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Novastrive.

    A 2.5D Turn-Based RPG where you battle enemies with Minigames! - And also emotional abuse.

    2027StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Slime Wilds — Steam game cover

    Slime Wilds

    Single-player alternative to Novastrive — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Novastrive.

    Discover the slime wilds! Play as a slime adventurer exploring vast wild environments full of danger, dungeons and most importantly loot! 

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    PhantomGaze : Omni-sight — Steam game cover

    PhantomGaze : Omni-sight

    Single-player alternative to Novastrive — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Novastrive.

    A 2D Metroidvania where you control two characters at once. A blind swordsman fights in melee, while a spirit archer provides ranged support. Master parry rhythms and exploit weaknesses using the bestiary. Uncover the secrets of a world built on Asian aesthetics through a stranger's eyes.

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    MUSESTRUCK — Steam game cover

    MUSESTRUCK

    Single-player alternative to Novastrive — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Novastrive.

    MUSESTRUCK is a 2D Platformer RPG where you play as Journey and Quinn, as they explore a mysterious magical world known as Negative Space, to try and make it back home.

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    再刷一把2:金色传说 — Steam game cover

    再刷一把2:金色传说

    Single-player alternative to Novastrive — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Novastrive.

    A few days ago, a bright meteor streak across of the sky, the golden light lit up the whole sky. The color of golden symbolizes wealth, power, strength, sacredness and happiness, has attracted countless adventurers, including you, on the adventurous journey for this reason...

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    LingYuanLu:The Abyss of Spirit — Steam game cover

    LingYuanLu:The Abyss of Spirit

    Single-player alternative to Novastrive — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Novastrive.

    Lingyuan Records is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game. In the Five Elements world, learn and collect enemies' spells, and use the mutual generation and restraint of Five Elements to defeat stronger foes.

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    Sunny's Odyssey — Steam game cover

    Sunny's Odyssey

    Single-player alternative to Novastrive — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Novastrive.

    Embark on a journey with Sunny and her magical pets to conquer the Celestial Tower, a once peaceful domain now taken over by an enigmatic figure. Explore the dungeon, solve puzzles, and win turn-based battles with real time mechanics to lift the curse that looms over your village.

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