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Single-player games like Earth Forge

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Earth Forge, 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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    The Dungeon Persists — Steam game cover

    The Dungeon Persists

    Single-player alternative to Earth Forge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Earth Forge.

    A top-down, pixel-art roguelike dungeon crawler. Pick one of 6 heroes and descend through an endless run of procedurally generated floors. Build a run from weapons, relics and gear, fight 24 enemy types and 4 bosses, and carry meta-progression forward. It was here before you. It will be here after.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NariNights — Steam game cover

    NariNights

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

    Experience a fast-paced turn-based dungeon crawler set in a Joseonpunk world. Master grid-based tactical combat where tradition meets steam-powered technology. Navigate procedural dungeons, combine arcane talismans with mechanical gear, and decide the fate of the dynasty.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Soul Stream — Steam game cover

    Soul Stream

    Single-player alternative to Earth Forge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Earth Forge.

    Defy the flow of the Soulstream, reach its end, and face the truth. Soulstream — a desktop background idle auto-battler adventure.

    2028ActionAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ashmourn — Steam game cover

    Ashmourn

    Single-player alternative to Earth Forge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Earth Forge.

    ASHMOURN is a hand-crafted 2D roguelike of relentless combat and deep build-craft. Parry, dash and unleash god-given boons across five cursed biomes that reshape every run. Fall, grow stronger, and break the false dawn. · 6 languages.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure2.69 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Realmlords — Steam game cover

    Realmlords

    Single-player alternative to Earth Forge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Earth Forge.

    REALMLORDS is a fast‑paced Bullet‑hell / Spell-hell roguelite with 12 distinct classes, each offering unique weapons, abilities, and build paths. Explore 9 dangerous Randomly Generated Elemental Realms filled with unique monsters, hazards, and loot as you fight to survive each run.

    2026ActionAdventureEarly Access3.74 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dark Fantasia — Steam game cover

    Dark Fantasia

    Single-player alternative to Earth Forge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Earth Forge.

    Crush the armies of darkness and rise to divine power. Your goal is the fortress where the Great Demon awaits. But remember - you are not immortal. Dodge enemy attacks, find new weapons and perks - only then will you survive.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Whisperborn: Child of the Forest — Steam game cover

    Whisperborn: Child of the Forest

    Single-player alternative to Earth Forge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Earth Forge.

    Whipserborn is a dark 2D roguelike set in a living forest shaped by sorrow. Explore procedurally generated levels, craft powerful spell combos, upgrade a mysterious hub, and uncover your forgotten soul’s truth—alone or in seamless co-op.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hero Chest — Steam game cover

    Hero Chest

    Single-player alternative to Earth Forge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Earth Forge.

    In a role reversal in Hero Chest, take control of a chest tired of being looted and frighten the heroes back to their guilds! Create your way with the cards, ally with the monsters, save the chests and earn gold Have fun with the perfect combination of Roguelike, Dungeon Crawler and Card Game!

    2027ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →