Single-player games like The Return
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Return, 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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Immortal Rebirth
Single-player alternative to The Return — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Return.
Say goodbye to traditional equipment slots — your backpack is the battlefield! Freely arrange your items to trigger synergies, then craft and enhance your gear to create your own unique build. An action game that blends loot hunting, backpack-building, and light roguelite elements.
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Don't Stop
Single-player alternative to The Return — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Return.
This is an adventure game, you will use modern firearms to fight against strange alien creatures, collect various props and skills to survive.
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Avencast: Rise of the Mage
Single-player alternative to The Return — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Return.
Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.
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VOIN
Single-player alternative to The Return — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Return.
Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.
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HOTEL BARCELONA
Single-player alternative to The Return — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Return.
A marshal possessed by a murderer, a hotel full of killers, and a time-bending witch? From the legendary creators of DEADLY PREMONITION + NO MORE HEROES comes a 2D Action Roguelike unlike any other. Under New Management update is free for everyone now! CHECK IN, WIPE ‘EM OUT.
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Realm of Ink
Single-player alternative to The Return — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Return.
Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action Roguelite game. While pursuing the Fox Demon, the swordswoman Red, unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the 'destiny' within the world of the book. Only by breaking free can she unveil the truth of her existence and challenge the constraints of fate.
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EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken
Single-player alternative to The Return — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with The Return.
"Edge of the abyss Awakening" is an adventure game that combines third-person, action, Roguelite and RPG strategy selection. Players can match different weapons, entries and talents to form various gameplays for adventurous challenges. You can play solo or in teams of up to three people.
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Neverinth
Single-player alternative to The Return — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Return.
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.