Single-player games like Shadow of the Black Dragon
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Shadow of the Black Dragon, 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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Meower's Quest: Jasper's Tale
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
Cat King Jasper of planet Meweroth wants to conquer the Human World! Will his plan succeed, or will the warmth and love of the humans change his heart? A fun and short RPG where you choose from four classes and journey about to help Jasper get back to his home planet.
- 2
Defenders of Tetsoidea
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
It's the classic Cyberpunk RPG that got everyone hooked on the genre! Newly remastered!
- 3
Defenders of Tetsoidea Academy
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
A virtual reality game in the sense that the reality is virtual, and the virtual is an RPG game about some teenagers in a "magic academy" setting. It's a game that I like, and it's free in terms of currency units. Close your eyes and let the experience envelop you! But open them occasionally too.
- 4
Existential Kitty Cat RPG
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
Inspired by Garfield. Join Louis and Timcat on a strange quest to discover their feline origins. Make your characters warriors, assassins, mages, or healers.
- 5
FINAL FANTASY IX
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
- 6
8-Bit Adventures 2
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
- 7
LISA: The Painful
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
The miserable journey of a broken man...
- 8
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi.
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Fateholders of Tetsoidea
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
A fun and charming RPG containing all of the good RPG elements with no bells and whistles.
- 10
Tetsoidea Eternal
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
Follow Evelyn and company in this delightful RPG to determine the whereabouts of the other heroes of the realm of Tetsoidea.
- 11
Quirky Crystal RPG
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
A short magickal RPG where you try to protect dragon's crystals. It also features a fun combat system where effects spontaneously occur based on your equipment set-up.
- 12
Diaper Quest 2055
Single-player alternative to Shadow of the Black Dragon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shadow of the Black Dragon.
A short RPG where you try to give back to your community by becoming the diaper champion, facing arena masters in different cities while you prepare for the final arena showdown to earn the big prize!