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Single-player games like GINSHA

Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to GINSHA, 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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    Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight — Steam game cover

    Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight

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

    Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Timespinner — Steam game cover

    Timespinner

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

    Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dex — Steam game cover

    Dex

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

    Dex is a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk RPG with a focus on exploration and non-linear gameplay.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DOOMBLADE — Steam game cover

    DOOMBLADE

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

    Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    La-Mulana 2 — Steam game cover

    La-Mulana 2

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

    The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Foregone — Steam game cover

    Foregone

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

    Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Death's Gambit: Afterlife — Steam game cover

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife

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

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Momodora: Moonlit Farewell — Steam game cover

    Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

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

    "Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sky Mercenaries — Steam game cover

    Sky Mercenaries

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

    Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements

    2014ActionIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Steel Rain — Steam game cover

    Steel Rain

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

    It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ARK BOX Unlimited — Steam game cover

    ARK BOX Unlimited

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

    Create, share and download unlimited new Stages for this new arcade remix with integrated Stage editor!

    2016ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cyber Complex — Steam game cover

    Cyber Complex

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

    Cyber Complex is a unique mix of Action, Strategy and Arcade elements in a 60s-style Sci-Fi setting.

    2017ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cryogear — Steam game cover

    Cryogear

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

    CRYOGEAR is a unique Metroidvania inspired Pixel Art platformer, set in an open sci-fi world and driven by rewarded exploration. Control the reprogrammed clone G.3.4.R as he discovers the world, learns new abilities and unveils the mystery of the Emperor AI.

    2020ActionIndieRPG17.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →