Single-player games like Artifact Adventure Gaiden
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Artifact Adventure Gaiden, 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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Artifact Adventure
Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Artifact Adventure Gaiden.
The horribly toxic Swamp King has risen once again! Gather your party and set out on an open world, retro-styled, RPG adventure. Powerful mystical artifacts are scattered about the world, each able to grant you new powers. Which will you choose? What is your destiny?
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Splintered
Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Artifact Adventure Gaiden.
A unique RPG where the villain randomizes the world with each defeat. Start with a classic RPG experience, then delve into shifting worlds where the overworld, items, and enemies shuffle, creating new challenges. Conquer these worlds to unravel the story and make your way to the final showdown!
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Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden.
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience. In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets.
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Legend of Mana
Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Artifact Adventure Gaiden.
The HD Remaster of Legend of Mana is coming to Steam. Meet a colorful cast of characters, use the unique "Land Make" System to build the World Map, and square off against fearsome monsters in the vibrant world of Fa’Diel.
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Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming
Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden.
The world's speediest homage/roast to JRPGs! Can you save the world in 30 seconds? Get a quest, find those in need, fight through dungeons, earn cash, get cool loot and level up until YOU>EVIL. Don't have enough time? Pay the Goddess to reset the clock and try again! Over 100 mini-JRPGs for you to test your might with!
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COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND
Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Artifact Adventure Gaiden.
Experience the origins of the SaGa series with the COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND, the first complete port of these hugely popular titles with new enhancements!
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Songbringer
Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden.
Imagine if the original Zelda game was set in a science-fiction galaxy. Explore this open-world, action RPG with roguelike and metroidvania elements. Mighty bosses lurk deep within procedurally-generated dungeons. Wield, vanquish, unearth, collect, craft, progress, trip, adventure.
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Ys SEVEN
Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Artifact Adventure Gaiden.
Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!
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Legend of Zero
Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Artifact Adventure Gaiden.
This is the next installment of Legend of Cina, it's a bit more simple and hopefully you will like it.
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Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX
Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden.
Those tones, those colors... Featuring a uniquely Game Boy-like design and all-new adventures and tales.