Single-player games like Vaporum
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Vaporum, 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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Vaporum: Lockdown
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Vaporum: Lockdown, a prequel to Vaporum, is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist struggling to survive disastrous events that happened in the tower of Arx Vaporum.
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Dungeons of the Amber Griffin
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Play as a group of daredevils who explore the world of dark fantasy in search of fame, amber and gold. Experience the classic mechanics of the iconic ‘90s Dungeon Crawlers with a new twist. Solve the mystery of the ghost that haunted the ruins and discover a bestiary based on Kashubian beliefs.
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Crypts Of Carith
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vaporum.
Create a party of up to six custom adventurers and descend into the dangerous Crypts of Carith. Explore sewers, forgotten cellars, and ancient tombs, battle deadly creatures, and uncover powerful loot in this classic party-based dungeon crawling RPG built on a familiar D20 system.
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Operencia: The Stolen Sun
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Operencia: The Stolen Sun embraces everything you love about classic first-person dungeon-crawlers, enhancing the old-school turn-based RPG experience with modern sensibilities. Guide a team of memorable characters through a world inspired by Central European mythology.
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Dark Dragonkin
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Survive this retro-styled, RPG adventure as you guide your party through treacherous dungeons where each member’s unique skill is needed to survive.
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Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
A hardcore high fantasy isometric action RPG set in a huge sandbox world ruled by magic and monsters. Master deep skill-based combat, forge powerful builds, explore unforgiving lands and dungeons, face brutal boss fights, uncover ancient secrets, and save Plamen from its inevitable doom!
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.
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Portal
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vaporum.
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
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The Talos Principle
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).
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Legend of Grimrock
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vaporum.
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
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Legend of Grimrock 2
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vaporum.
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.
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DOOM
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vaporum.
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
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Oh, Dungeon Master
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Oh, Dungeon Master is a dungeon simulator, with elements of a roguelike game. Explore the intricate underground mazes and dense forests to exterminate monsters and find all the pictures!
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Gravelord
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!
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Hordelord
Single-player alternative to Vaporum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vaporum.
Hi-octane arena shooter where you face waves of nasty enemies. Use destructive weapons and high mobility to secure your spot on global leaderboards. Expect tight gunplay, satisfying kills, and meaningful upgrades.