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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Rotwood
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.
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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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Last Epoch
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts.
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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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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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Path of Exile
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Next Up Hero.
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
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Warhammer: Chaosbane
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.
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Path of Exile 2
Single-player alternative to Next Up Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Next Up Hero.
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
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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!