Single-player games like Malicious Payload
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Malicious Payload, 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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Raw Data
Single-player alternative to Malicious Payload — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malicious Payload.
Built from the ground up for VR, Raw Data’s action gameplay, intuitive controls, challenging enemies, and sci-fi atmosphere will completely immerse you within the surreal world of Eden Corp. Go solo or team up and become the adrenaline-charged heroes of your own futuristic technothriller.
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Overload
Single-player alternative to Malicious Payload — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Malicious Payload.
A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics. From the creators of Descent, Overload is the best zero-gravity robot-blasting combat ever.
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Until You Fall
Single-player alternative to Malicious Payload — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malicious Payload.
Fantasy and synthwave collide in this physically active VR sword fighting game. Grow stronger as you battle through an awesome neon environment and strike down magic-infused monstrosities in this hack-and-slash roguelite. Fight. Fall. Rise Again.
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EVERSPACE™
Single-player alternative to Malicious Payload — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malicious Payload.
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
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Astebreed: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Malicious Payload — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malicious Payload.
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
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Assault Android Cactus+
Single-player alternative to Malicious Payload — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malicious Payload.
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
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Pistol Whip
Single-player alternative to Malicious Payload — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malicious Payload.
Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!
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Hover Junkers
Single-player alternative to Malicious Payload — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malicious Payload.
Engage in multiplayer VR gunfights that capture real gun play like no FPS you've played before. Pilot and fortify Hover Junkers as you physically walk, duck, dodge and aim in cross ship combat.
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Miami Hotel Simulator
Single-player alternative to Malicious Payload — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Malicious Payload.
Transform and manage your dream hotel in vibrant Miami! Renovate your property, delight your guests, and boost your income. Expand your offerings with vending machines and food services to become the ultimate hospitality tycoon!
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Miami Hotel Simulator Prologue
Single-player alternative to Malicious Payload — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Malicious Payload.
Transform and manage your dream hotel in vibrant Miami! Renovate your property, delight your guests, and boost your income. Expand your offerings with vending machines and food services to become the ultimate hospitality tycoon!