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Single-player games like Lost Vessel

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Lost Vessel, 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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    Epic Idle Quest II — Steam game cover

    Epic Idle Quest II

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

    Idle crawler RPG with elemental combat, 900+ monsters, crafting, PvP, and 1,000 achievements (96 at launch). Fight actively or let the server grind while you're away. No cheats — all progress is server-verified. Cross-platform with web and Android.

    2026IndieRPG2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lootborne — Steam game cover

    Lootborne

    Single-player alternative to Lost Vessel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG and Casual with Lost Vessel.

    Lootborne is a dark fantasy desktop autobattler. Build your character, loot gear, push through PvE stages, and challenge other players in async PvP duels while battle rages at the edge of your screen.

    2026RPGCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pixel Puppy Adventure — Steam game cover

    Pixel Puppy Adventure

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

    Raise your tiny puppy Hwanggu as a Warrior, Rogue, or Mage in this Korean-style idle RPG. Unlock 6 advanced classes at Lv.40, conquer 14 dungeons and the 80-floor Tower of Trials, build your farm, and team up for raids, PVP, and guild wars. Your pet illustration evolves with every gear change.

    2026IndieMassively MultiplayerRPGFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Smithy Wars — Steam game cover

    Smithy Wars

    Single-player alternative to Lost Vessel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Lost Vessel.

    DISCOVER RECIPES. TRY OUT TACTICS. CUSTOMIZE A FIREBALL. Smithy Wars is a fighting game with a heavy focus on crafting and customizing spells. Equip and craft for your team and autobattle your way to the ELO top.

    2021IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mushi — Steam game cover

    Mushi

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

    Mushi is a single-player idle/incremental RPG. Level up, gather loot and explore a rich fantasy world.

    2026IndieSimulationRPG13.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Miners Settlement — Steam game cover

    Miners Settlement

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

    Explore enchanting landscapes with unique pixel art graphics. Join a guild for thrilling adventures and epic battles. Cooperate to conquer dungeons and dragons. Trade in the Open Market, master professions, and create your build. Forge friendships and shape your destiny in our immersive RPG world!

    2023IndieAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Primal Axis — Steam game cover

    Primal Axis

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

    Codex-driven creature collector in Aethel-Hearth — explore, fight, gather, craft, breed, and fill the ledger.

    2026IndieAdventureRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GLADIABOTS - AI Combat Arena — Steam game cover

    GLADIABOTS - AI Combat Arena

    Single-player alternative to Lost Vessel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Lost Vessel.

    Assemble your robot squad, construct their AI and send them in the battle arena to see your strategy play out. Iterate, improve and repeat until you outsmart all your opponents and friends online.

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →