Single-player games like Axiom Verge 2
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Axiom Verge 2, 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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Axiom Verge
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
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DOOMBLADE
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
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Bushiden
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Your sister has vanished and rumors swirl that Gaoh has been resurrected with an evil army at his command. Explore for cybernetic upgrades until you are powerful enough to defeat the diabolic Gaoh and his cybergenetic army once and for all in this futuristic, action platformer!
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Transiruby
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Axiom Verge 2.
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
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Foregone
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
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.
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Timespinner
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
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Ghost Song
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
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Moonscars
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
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Metroidvania Maker
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.
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Starbound
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Axiom Verge 2.
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
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METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Single-player alternative to Axiom Verge 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Axiom Verge 2.
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.