Single-player games like Water Margin: Defiance
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Water Margin: Defiance, 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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Supreme Heroes
Single-player alternative to Water Margin: Defiance — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Water Margin: Defiance.
Highschool sophomore Jacob suddenly discovers he has super powers and must team up with his best friends to become the 'Elect Few', but convincing them to embrace their powers and save the world is all but easy. Events bring Jacob to battle villainous factions in order to bring peace to the nation.
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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
Single-player alternative to Water Margin: Defiance — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Water Margin: Defiance.
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
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Decay of Logos
Single-player alternative to Water Margin: Defiance — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Water Margin: Defiance.
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
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Bleak Faith: Forsaken
Single-player alternative to Water Margin: Defiance — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Water Margin: Defiance.
Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.
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Lords of the Fallen
Single-player alternative to Water Margin: Defiance — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Water Margin: Defiance.
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
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Pharaonic
Single-player alternative to Water Margin: Defiance — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Water Margin: Defiance.
Embark on a journey of exploration and violence in the Two Lands of Egypt with Pharaonic! This unforgiving Combat RPG features an streamlined and challenging combat system that will keep you on your toes while fighting for your life!
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Deepening Fire
Single-player alternative to Water Margin: Defiance — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Water Margin: Defiance.
Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle
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Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
Single-player alternative to Water Margin: Defiance — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Water Margin: Defiance.
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!