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Single-player games like Riftslayer

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Riftslayer, 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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    Swordcery — Steam game cover

    Swordcery

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

    A colossal blade has pierced the world of Armorial, unleashing a storm of enchanted swords from the heavens. Collect and wield an arsenal of these spellbound blades, turning them against the very force that summoned them. In this roguelike ARPG, you will defy the Celestial evil consuming the world!

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    Tears of Vanfell — Steam game cover

    Tears of Vanfell

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

    Your life begins anew in front of an imposing mountain... Climb and explore it with a wide cast of characters in this dungeon crawler RPG with up to four player Co-op.

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    Garden Souls — Steam game cover

    Garden Souls

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

    Garden Souls is a 2D action roguelite focused on fast combat, stylish combos and build crafting. Choose one of the four Garden Princesses, unlock new strikes, combine elements and adapt your combat style each run to face corrupted floral biomes and stop the Mandragora.

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    Aksun — Steam game cover

    Aksun

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

    A hack & slash roguelite rooted in Korean shamanism. Descend to the dark shadows of Aksun, chain hundreds of elemental artifacts and abilities into devastating reactions, and break the cursed cycle.

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    Loot Survivors — Steam game cover

    Loot Survivors

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

    Survivors-like meets deep ARPG Loot. Fight endless hordes across deadly floors, then roll, gamble, and upgrade gear across 10 tiers of modifiers and powerful Uniques to forge a game-breaking build. One life. Permadeath. Infinite loot. How deep can you fall?

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    Helmscape — Steam game cover

    Helmscape

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

    Lead a party of fantasy heroes in action-packed battles...in SNAKE formation! Choose your party and venture forth into an ever-changing world as you discover new heroes and find better loot to keep gearing up.

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    Ginger's Wrath — Steam game cover

    Ginger's Wrath

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

    A fairy-tale action roguelite where an evil gingerbread man defeats storybook bosses, learns their abilities, and uses them against the next heroes.

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    Demonbane: Ascension — Steam game cover

    Demonbane: Ascension

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

    Master elemental combat and mythic artifacts to slay demons and corrupted immortals in this fast-paced action roguelite inspired by cultivation myths. As the chosen mortal, grow stronger with every death to uncover the truth behind the Blood Moon.

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