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Single-player games like The friends of Ringo Ishikawa

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa, 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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    Fading Afternoon — Steam game cover

    Fading Afternoon

    Single-player alternative to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

    Seiji Maruyama is a middle-aged yakuza recently released from prison. Known as "Gozuki" (one of the demon generals from Buddhist mythology) he is the power that his oyabun counts on. But there is one thing his aniki is not taking into account: Maruyama is getting old.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Brawler — Steam game cover

    Brawler

    Single-player alternative to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

    Classic beat 'em up action brawling in gang-infested streets.

    2021ActionIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Legend of Yan Loong 1+2 — Steam game cover

    The Legend of Yan Loong 1+2

    Single-player alternative to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

    A nostalgic collections of the chapter 1 and 2 of “Yan Loong Legend” series. Pick up your sword again, transform into Yan Loong, Zhi Loong or Shui Yan with your friends to have a battle of light and darkness with the final boss Bai Loong and regain the occupied Green Hill Lake.

    2023ActionIndieRPG12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Glaze Cup: Journey to the West — Steam game cover

    Glaze Cup: Journey to the West

    Single-player alternative to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

    This is a side scrolling action Rougelike game set in the three realms of humans, demons, ghosts, and gods. It tells the story of Lao Sha and other characters from Journey to the West before they learn from the classics

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    River City Ransom: Underground — Steam game cover

    River City Ransom: Underground

    Single-player alternative to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

    Alex and Ryan must take to the streets to help a new crop of fighters. You'll earn money, unlock moves, and upgrade your skills in a sprawling city. This modern take on an old classic features over 500 unique street fighting moves, dozens of weapons, and fun online multiplayer modes.

    2017ActionIndieRPGDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties — Steam game cover

    Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

    Single-player alternative to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

    YAKUZA KIWAMI 3 is an extreme remake of the action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu's fight to protect those he loves. DARK TIES is a brand-new game featuring Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 included as a separate action-packed experience.

    2026ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kingdom of Night — Steam game cover

    Kingdom of Night

    Single-player alternative to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

    Hunt down nightmarish demons and save the town of Miami, AZ in this 80s-themed, isometric action-RPG. With an expansive, interconnected map and open-ended quests, explore freely while unraveling the main story. Kingdom of Night is a unique blend of coming-of-age drama, cosmic horror, and true love.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Path of Kung Fu — Steam game cover

    Path of Kung Fu

    Single-player alternative to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

    Path of Kung Fu is a Wuxia RPG that blends classic martial arts storytelling with open-world freedom. Master kung fu, navigate the Jianghu's bloody conflicts, and rise from a novice to a legendary hero. Subscribe to top-rated Workshop MODs to elevate your experience to the next level!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Persona 5 Royal — Steam game cover

    Persona 5 Royal

    Single-player alternative to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

    Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!

    2022RPG11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Arrest of a stone Buddha — Steam game cover

    Arrest of a stone Buddha

    Single-player alternative to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

    Hitman is searching for an answer in France 70-s.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →