Single-player games like Valfaris
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Valfaris, 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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Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
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Slain: Back from Hell
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
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Gun Rage
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Gun Rage is an old-school, fast-paced, side-scrolling run and gun, with 16-bit era graphics, inspired by greatest classic games of the genre.
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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
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BUTCHER
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
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Infernax
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Valfaris.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Valfaris.
SEGA’s collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics!
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Contrast
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Valfaris.
CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.
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METAL SLUG
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Valfaris.
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
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Chip's Challenge (Amiga/C64/Lynx/Mega Drive/SNES/Spectrum)
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The classic brain-twisting grid-based puzzle game returns in this collection, including the original 1989 Atari Lynx version, three classic ports, and two brand new Sega Mega Drive and SNES ports. Help Chip impress Melinda the Mental Marvel by beating her 140+ tough challenges.
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Slain 2: The Beast Within
Single-player alternative to Valfaris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Valfaris.
A brutal gothic hack-and-slash where steel and savagery collide. As Prince Akran, wield the sentient blade Bathoryn, embrace your werewolf fury, and battle through a dying world against the forces of Vroll. The quest begins now.