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Single-player games like Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade

Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade, 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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    Ideology in Friction — Steam game cover

    Ideology in Friction

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    Ideology in Friction is the story of two knights, Clacier and Annette. They're forced into an impossible situation where they must make a decision that will change their entire lives. What does this destiny have in store for them? Find out in Ideology in Friction!

    2019IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fallen ~Makina and the City of Ruins~ — Steam game cover

    Fallen ~Makina and the City of Ruins~

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    Fallen takes you on an adventure with Makina into the Ruins of Gardona. What fate awaits Makina and her friends on their travels as they descend further into the ruins? Find out in this JRPG classic!

    2018IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    President Yukino — Steam game cover

    President Yukino

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    President Yukino is a Slice of Life RPG brought to you in Native English and Chinese by Kagura Games and Acerola. Follow Yukino on her quest to go to the same graduate school as her boyfriend. Find out what mischief and shenanigans await her as she tries to power through part-time jobs and exams!

    2018IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Treasure Hunter Claire — Steam game cover

    Treasure Hunter Claire

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    Treasure Hunter Claire is the story of the titular protagonist, Claire, and her adventure through the fabled land of Alstroemeria. What treasures and riches await her as she navigates the world?

    2018IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Samurai Vandalism — Steam game cover

    Samurai Vandalism

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    The land of Yamato is filled with cruel rebels, oppressive nobles, and dangerous monsters. Fight as a Hozuki samurai to bring justice to the land!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bound by Love — Steam game cover

    Bound by Love

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    When Yokoshima finds out his office crush, Hazuki Ichinose, is transferring overseas, he realizes that he needs to act and finally ask her out.

    2022IndieRPGCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison — Steam game cover

    Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    Play as Tina and Cecile as they investigate Durham and try to uncover the cause of the village's sudden surge of crime. With the reappearance of an old foe, their job won't be easy.

    2019IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel — Steam game cover

    Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    Searching for the demon beast that branded her, the huntress Azel reaches the front line of the battle between humans and monsters. She has arrived at the remote land which some call the Harbor of Disasters, Niplheim...

    2019RPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dark Elf — Steam game cover

    Dark Elf

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    In the time of war, a dark elf mercenary of stunning beauty lives a unspeakable and licentious life with a teenage boy named Ruse she accidently saved. They live together and leads a rather peaceful life. But due to darkness in others’ mind, their life was doomed.

    2017IndieAdventureRPGDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Heiress — Steam game cover

    The Heiress

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    How will life of Alice turn out? Will she redeem her noble name and life? Or will she just abandon herself and become a sex tool? Will she become something evil, or remain a virgin to her Good End? All of that is for you to decide!

    2017IndieAdventureRPGDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Killing Time — Steam game cover

    Killing Time

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    As a trained assassin, all the battles that Hatsuki has been in will reappear in all kinds of ways. As the player, you hold her destiny, whether the game ends in NTR, pure love or even hold on to virginity, it’s all up to you!

    2017IndieRPGDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Witch of Eclipse — Steam game cover

    Witch of Eclipse

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    Travel the world as a witch and help the people by defeating threats, going to dungeons in search of materials, and granting other special favors.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Island of Penance — Steam game cover

    Island of Penance

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    Having doubts about her father's "accidental" death, Illumina begins to look deeper into the reports. The information leads her on a journey to become a prison guard on a notorious prison island. There she must contend with felons and corrupt officials to uncover the truth.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Marauder of Dystopia: The weakest go to the wall — Steam game cover

    Marauder of Dystopia: The weakest go to the wall

    Single-player alternative to Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade.

    The people of the Omega Empire suffer under the oppressive rule of Emperor Duke—but a beautiful, dark-haired woman, sword in hand, has risen up to assassinate oppressors until her people are free! A doujin RPG from hit circle ONEONE1 featuring animated battles and more.

    2023AdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →