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Single-player games like DOOMBLADE

Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to DOOMBLADE, 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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    Silver Axe - The Honest Elf — Steam game cover

    Silver Axe - The Honest Elf

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Afterimage — Steam game cover

    Afterimage

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Volkolak: The Will of Gods — Steam game cover

    Volkolak: The Will of Gods

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.14 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune — Steam game cover

    Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Akatori — Steam game cover

    Akatori

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beholgar 2 — Steam game cover

    Beholgar 2

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    The barbarian warrior Beholgar returns — and this time, his enemies are otherworldly! Deep beneath the earth, the mighty Djinn King stirs. To prevent his rise and save the world from eternal darkness, Beholgar embarks on a quest for a legendary, ancient sword.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.19 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Axiom Verge 2 — Steam game cover

    Axiom Verge 2

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Foregone — Steam game cover

    Foregone

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ori and the Will of the Wisps — Steam game cover

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DOOMBLADE.

    Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

    2020Action29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hollow Knight — Steam game cover

    Hollow Knight

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Aeterna Noctis — Steam game cover

    Aeterna Noctis

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Spiritfall — Steam game cover

    Spiritfall

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

    2024ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shadow Bug — Steam game cover

    Shadow Bug

    Single-player alternative to DOOMBLADE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DOOMBLADE.

    Leap, slash, splash! You are the overpowered ninja hero Shadow Bug! Save your home forest from the evil factory by slicing monsters to pieces.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →