Single-player games like Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX
Below are 19 single-player Steam games similar to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX, 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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Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
"The promise begins." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. The 1st title in the series "Atelier Ayesha" is now available as a deluxe version.
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Atelier Totori ~The Adventurer of Arland~ DX
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
The second release in the Arland series. In a search for her missing mother, Totori tours the world of Arland as an adventurer accompanied by her friends. Use Synthesis, Explore, and Battle to fulfil requests, raise her rank as an adventurer and venture into brand new lands.
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Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
First release in the Arland series. The main character Rorona must save her Atelier from being closed by the Kingdom. Using Synthesis, Exploration, and Battle, gain recognition for the Atelier and save it from being closed.
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Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.
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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
This story takes place three years after the events of the previous game “Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout,” and depicts the reunion of Ryza and her friends, who go through new encounters and goodbyes to discover a true priceless treasure.
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Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey DX
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
The definitive edition of the Atelier "Mysterious" series at a new price, with brand new content and various DLCs! "Atelier Firis" is the 2nd instalment: after Firis encounters alchemy and is able to leave town, she is taken on a magical journey that has no limits.
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Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
The long awaited 4th installment of the popular "Arland" series that had begun with the "Atelier Rorona"! In this new story, players will revisit the nostalgic world of Arland and embark on exciting journey of alchemy together with Rorona's daughter, Lulua.
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Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea DX
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
"A story of two girls fulfilling their wishes." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. The 3rd title in the series "Atelier Shallie" is now available as a deluxe version.
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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat in your fully customized armored suit as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous world on land or in the air. Take on titanic boss battles with alone or with up to two other friends in online co-op!
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Persona 5 Royal
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
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!
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Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
It's not about saving the world. In this "leisure adventure RPG," failing student Marie pursues alchemy, adventures, and quests while aiming to graduate in five years. "Atelier Marie," the origin of the Atelier series, has been remade with new elements!
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Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.
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Nioh: Complete Edition
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
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DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
Become immersed in exhilarating battles as a nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms
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ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors!
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DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
"Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends" introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in "Dynasty Warriors 8."
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Nioh 3
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX.
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
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WILD HEARTS™
Single-player alternative to Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.