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Single-player games like Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels)

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels), 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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    Endfaryth — Steam game cover

    Endfaryth

    Single-player alternative to Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels).

    In 5135, a substance called Ash poisoned the sky, and an endless snowstorm consumed the world. You awaken from darkness with no memory of your past. Faced with fragile warmth, will you forget what was and cling to the present, or venture into the frozen wilds to uncover the truth of who you were?

    2027IndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Last Question — Steam game cover

    The Last Question

    Single-player alternative to Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and RPG with Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels).

    The Last Question is an AI-powered detective mystery game where every question matters. Interrogate suspects freely, uncover contradictions, collect clues, and solve complex cases through your own reasoning.

    2026IndieSimulationRPG3.59 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tide Terminal — Steam game cover

    Tide Terminal

    Single-player alternative to Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels).

    In 2030, the Red Tide virus turned every robot rogue overnight. You found the Tide Terminal — a device that commands them. Build your base, awaken 18 machines with stories of their own, and take back the world, one city at a time. An idle strategy sim with branching stories and 12 endings.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventure1.59 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rotary Knights — Steam game cover

    Rotary Knights

    Single-player alternative to Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG and Early Access with Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels).

    Command the life of a Royal Flying Corps pilot in a turn-based WWI tactical RPG. Plan routes across a living front, fight hex-grid air battles, build squadron bonds, and carry every wound, loss, and hard choice home.

    StrategyRPGEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Penko Vox: Japanese — Steam game cover

    Penko Vox: Japanese

    Single-player alternative to Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and RPG with Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels).

    A local-first, offline-capable AI Japanese language immersion engine. Step into interactive social roleplays with a private tutor and master natural usage across all JLPT levels. No cloud tracking, no subscriptions, just your own private language sandbox powered entirely by your hardware.

    2026IndieSimulationRPG24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FuSha — Steam game cover

    FuSha

    Single-player alternative to Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG and Casual with Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels).

    In the text adventure mode, spend a terrifying night of uncertain fate in a perilous hotel. "Fu Sha" has a large number of side options and endings. Any choice may trigger a terrifying situation that is hard to face. In the end, can you make the right choice and escape this curse of death?

    2025IndieRPGCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Orbital Abyss: Cipher Division — Steam game cover

    Orbital Abyss: Cipher Division

    Single-player alternative to Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels).

    Decipher interstellar transmissions encoded via substitution ciphers aboard Eremite Station. In this choice driven narrative, uncover secrets from planetary factions while conversing with crewmates to reveal their stories and troubles. The ripples of your choices may be felt throughout the galaxy.

    IndieAdventureCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    铜刀银剑 — Steam game cover

    铜刀银剑

    Single-player alternative to Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Chronicles of the Layered Realms (live in a world that is spread by levels).

    During the Xining era of the Northern Song, a corrupt chancellor plunged the court into chaos, waged reckless wars, favored commoners over scholar-officials, and sought to redirect the Yellow River. Fearing ruin, the martial world chose four champions to slay him: Wang Anshi.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventure7.59 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →