Single-player games like GRIMSAW
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to GRIMSAW, 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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Secrets of the Dark Fortress
Single-player alternative to GRIMSAW — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GRIMSAW.
A brave knight ventures into the depths of The Dark Fortress, a cursed dungeon of ancient magic and forgotten horrors. Armed only with her sword and unwavering resolve, she battles to vanquish evil and reclaim the light for her kingdom.
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Heart of Artemisa
Single-player alternative to GRIMSAW — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GRIMSAW.
Become a female warrior who learns to master music through combat. Every battle feels like a choreographed sequence where rhythm transforms action into players’ expression. Discover a new world made by Music elements + Greek Mythology.
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Serpico
Single-player alternative to GRIMSAW — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GRIMSAW.
After a royal expedition sent to investigate disappearing trade ships is destroyed, Serpico Albrecht is left the lone survivor among an uncharted island. Explore ancient ruins, cursed enemies, and uncover what doomed the expedition. Serpico is a dark-fantasy dungeon crawler with brutal combat.
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MetaMorph: Dungeon Creatures
Single-player alternative to GRIMSAW — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GRIMSAW.
Descend into the darkest dungeons, lure enemies into brutal traps and free the spirits of fallen heroes! Morph between unique dungeon creatures to survive and drive back the evil forces of the underworld.
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Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
Single-player alternative to GRIMSAW — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GRIMSAW.
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!
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Echoes of Mystralia
Single-player alternative to GRIMSAW — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GRIMSAW.
Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.
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Outrider Mako
Single-player alternative to GRIMSAW — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GRIMSAW.
Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and subsequently deliver her, uh, deliverables in this top-down view 2D action game. Jump on top of your enemies and slime them with goo to stop them in their tracks! Get those deliverables delivered!
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Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
Single-player alternative to GRIMSAW — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GRIMSAW.
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.