Single-player games like Next Up Hero
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Next Up Hero, 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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Killsquad
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.
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Rampage Knights
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
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Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
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DunHero
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
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Victor Vran ARPG
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
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Grim Dawn
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
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Outbreak
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
Race against the clock and battle the undead in this co-op survival horror nightmare.
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Darksiders Genesis
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Next Up Hero.
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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Drawn to Life: Two Realms
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The quirky Raposa and your drawn hero return in Drawn to Life: Two Realms, the next installment in the beloved franchise! Uncover the mystery of the Shadow and save Mike and his friends.
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Lock's Quest
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Next Up Hero.
Build Defenses and Battle against the Clockwork horde in this 2D Action RPG / Tower Defense hybrid. Experience a gripping story, which unfolds as you progress through 75 Days of warfare, aided by a collection of turrets, traps and special attacks.
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SuperMash
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
New games every time you play, guaranteed! SuperMash autocreates retro games with crazy titles, mashed-up gameplay and objectives, and even authentic bugs!