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Single-player games like Malk

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Malk, 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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    Q'Redux — Steam game cover

    Q'Redux

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

    Play a Magician-Healer on a journey to rescue a mentor. Discover a world of unique Spirits & powerful Sorcery. Learn magic to Summon & Bind Daemons, change your shape, soar the skies, jump through shadows, or even control minds. Choose your own spell-style in this episodic adventure!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Folk Souls — Steam game cover

    Folk Souls

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

    An unknown metal strikes Earth, awakening the dark magic of the witch Cuca. As once-protective spirits now threaten the ecosystem, you are chosen to face mutated creatures and challenging bosses in this dark fantasy action RPG Soulslike.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heart of Gaia — Steam game cover

    Heart of Gaia

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

    Lead the resistance against an ancient dark order that seeks to awaken an ancient evil and plunge Gaia into chaos. Explore a vast steampunk fantasy world and face formidable opponents in this action RPG, featuring real-time character switching and dynamic combat.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Supreme Heroes — Steam game cover

    Supreme Heroes

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

    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.

    2029ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Atemporal Silentium — Steam game cover

    Atemporal Silentium

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

    Atemporal Silentium presents a frenetic hack-and-slash combat system. With 3 weapons to choose from and combine, quick movement, and a high skill ceiling, the player is encouraged to experiment and develop their fighting style.

    ActionAdventureRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Silver Requiem — Steam game cover

    Silver Requiem

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

    Dance on the Edge of Death. A single counter turns the battlefield into your stage. High-Mobility Counter × Build-Oriented 3D Soulslike Action :Leave even your regrets behind.:

    ActionIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mortal Shell II — Steam game cover

    Mortal Shell II

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

    Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.

    2026ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lies of P — Steam game cover

    Lies of P

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

    Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →