Single-player games like RITUAL
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to RITUAL, 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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Cosmic Tails
Single-player alternative to RITUAL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with RITUAL.
Become the Cat Bounty Hunter. Blast off through deep space as you decimate hordes of space creatures with bounties on their heads. Upgrade unique cat-themed abilities, unlock pulverizing weapons, and survive until your contract expires -- or join the ranks of fallen bounty hunters before you.
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Dice Gun Commando
Single-player alternative to RITUAL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with RITUAL.
Guns roll dice. Dice trigger mods. Mods cause MAYHEM! Destroy waves of alien horrors in this bullet heaven roguelite by building an arsenal of dice-driven, synergistic weaponry.
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Stel
Single-player alternative to RITUAL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with RITUAL.
Stel is a spaceship action-adventure game with procedurally generated elements. Fight dangerous foes, improve your ship and explore the different levels to decipher a mysterious problem, the Quantum are disappearing...
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Protocol : Kill Switch
Single-player alternative to RITUAL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with RITUAL.
Outrun relentless digital swarms, overclock your weaponry at high risk code shrines, and deploy autonomous companions to clear massive arenas in this full 3D cyberpunk bullet heaven. Pure, fast paced action roguelite survival.
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Breakorage
Single-player alternative to RITUAL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with RITUAL.
Classic brick-breaker meets roguelike survival! Clear the screen in 60s before unbroken bricks mutate into monsters. Control speed for high damage or trigger [Destruct]. Build your style with [Thru-Ball], [Split Ball], and [Magnetic Catch] to survive this bullet hell!
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XENOFLEKT
Single-player alternative to RITUAL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with RITUAL.
XENOFLEKT is a roguelite space shooter where you will turn enemy bullets into armory: dash into enemy fire to parry and deflect shots, heal your ship, and trigger devastating counter-attacks. Unlock parts, plug-in unique perks with satellites, and get ready to master hundreds of deadly synergies.
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Synapses Invasion
Single-player alternative to RITUAL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with RITUAL.
A young heroine. A cutting-edge battle suit. A bizarre monster invasion unlike anything ever seen. This is an action-packed Roguelite like no other. Unlock powerful new chips for your armor, craft devastating synergies, and uncover the mysteries behind the invasion.
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Nano Squadron
Single-player alternative to RITUAL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with RITUAL.
Manage your shields, evolve your ship, defend Earth. Nano Squadron is a top-down space roguelite where every run brings new upgrades and every mistake leaves you exposed.