Single-player games like Rose of Dragontail
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Rose of Dragontail, 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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Arisen Force: Vonimir
Single-player alternative to Rose of Dragontail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rose of Dragontail.
Gather allies, fight the shadows, and uncover the secrets of Vonimir. In a land of pixel beauty and epic battles, your legend begins.
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Unrivaled Heroes: 2.5D Brawler
Single-player alternative to Rose of Dragontail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rose of Dragontail.
2.5D side-scrolling beat-'em-up where players experience the thrill of multiple unrivaled heroes, each with unique abilities. Master martial arts, unleash powerful skills, and conquer epic bosses. With local co-op for up to 4 players, team up for intense combat and a truly unforgettable adventure.
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Chained 2 Violence
Single-player alternative to Rose of Dragontail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rose of Dragontail.
Bound by an unbreakable chain, you and a partner must survive waves of enemies in evolving arenas. Master teamwork, unleash chain-based powers, and upgrade your skills in this chaotic co-op roguelike. Will you fight in sync or fall to the violence? The arena is waiting.
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Takeover 2
Single-player alternative to Rose of Dragontail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rose of Dragontail.
Take to the streets solo or with a partner in this fast paced, high-impact arcade beat ’em up. Takeover returns with refined gameplay, upgraded visuals and a pulse-pounding new soundtrack.
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Dungeon Lurker
Single-player alternative to Rose of Dragontail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rose of Dragontail.
Fight your way into the depths of a cursed dungeon in Dungeon Lurker, a retro action roguelike with a dark twist. Uncover a sinister secret connected to your past as you plunge into a world of dark horror and brutal combat.
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Double Whammy
Single-player alternative to Rose of Dragontail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rose of Dragontail.
Run a guitar shop by day. Smash monsters by night. 🎸
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Total Chaos Against Apathy
Single-player alternative to Rose of Dragontail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rose of Dragontail.
A high-intensity action game, inspired by the feeling of emulating arcade-only action games. Learn a simple-yet-nuanced two button control scheme. Use hitstun, attack chains, grabbing and throwing to crush and control hordes of enemies! Tank Controls Are Awesome!
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Abdication
Single-player alternative to Rose of Dragontail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rose of Dragontail.
Fight through this corrupted monarchy in order to take the king's power and the crown, and destroy it to free the kingdom, all with a yoyo. It's too powerful to let anyone else wield it, so protect it at all costs!
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Demonizer
Single-player alternative to Rose of Dragontail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Rose of Dragontail.
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.