Single-player games like The Unliving
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to The Unliving, 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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Rogue Girl
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Unliving.
Rogue Girl is a roguelike game that will immerse you in an exciting adventure, where you will play as a beautiful devil girl called upon to fight an army of sinister zombies. Your path of progress depends on your decisions. Various types of enemies, random rooms, and skills.
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Hades
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Unliving.
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
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Dreamscaper
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Unliving.
By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.
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Dungeon Souls
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Unliving.
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
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Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Unliving.
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
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BELOW
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Unliving.
BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover.
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Moonlighter
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Unliving.
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
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Children of Morta
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Unliving.
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
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Overlord II
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with The Unliving.
Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...
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Total War: SHOGUN 2
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
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DARK SOULS™ II
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with The Unliving.
Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.
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Diablo® IV
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The Unliving.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
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Ways of Alchemy
Single-player alternative to The Unliving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with The Unliving.
Become a medieval alchemist in this card game. Brew deadly potions, discover ancient recipes, hire adventurers, and outwit the Inquisition. Transform your humble shack into an alchemical empire. No wands are required — just knowledge and wit.