Single-player games like Darksiders™
Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to Darksiders™, 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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Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
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DmC: Devil May Cry
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
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Darksiders Genesis
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.
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Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.
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God of War Ragnarök
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.
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Prototype 2
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!
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Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.
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Nioh 3
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darksiders™.
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
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Bayonetta
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
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NieR:Automata™
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darksiders™.
NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.
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God of War
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
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Soulstice
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
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Immortals Fenyx Rising
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
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NINJA GAIDEN 4
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
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Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
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Devil May Cry HD Collection
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Darksiders™.
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!
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Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Darksiders™ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Darksiders™.
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.