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Single-player games like Aegis Descent

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Aegis Descent, 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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    Bone Mayhem — Steam game cover

    Bone Mayhem

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

    Bone Mayhem is a first person shooter versus waves of enemies, where player can apply modifications to weapon and active abilities.

    2022ActionFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Genome Guardian — Steam game cover

    Genome Guardian

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

    COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!

    2024ActionIndieRPG11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Knights Within — Steam game cover

    Knights Within

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

    Knights Within is a hack&slash horde shooter with roguelite elements. Design custom loadouts, navigate procedurally generated levels and utilize random power-ups. Either solo or with friends, can you survive endless waves of enemies to ensure humanity's survival?

    2024ActionIndieEarly Access17.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SYNTHETIK 2 — Steam game cover

    SYNTHETIK 2

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

    SYNTHETIK 2 is a unrelenting tactical-shooter rogue-lite. Play alone or with friends. Loot powerful tech. Experience the next level in gun-play. Upgrade your androids to rival the machine gods!

    2021ActionIndieEarly Access19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    MOTHERGUNSHIP — Steam game cover

    MOTHERGUNSHIP

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

    MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.

    2018ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rogue: Genesia — Steam game cover

    Rogue: Genesia

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

    Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.

    2025ActionStrategyRPG10.04 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NIMRODS — Steam game cover

    NIMRODS

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

    Assemble a limitless arsenal in this survive-em-up roguelite shooter. As a Gun Manufacturer's testing force, your mission is simple: test the latest gun tech and scavenge alien planets. Collect insane weapon parts to invent crazy guns that slay thousands. You may not survive, but your guns will!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RAM: Random Access Mayhem — Steam game cover

    RAM: Random Access Mayhem

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

    The roguelike where you play as the enemies. Take control of your foes, turn them against each other in fast-paced combat, and leap to a new host before your current body breaks down.

    2025ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dawn of Defiance — Steam game cover

    Dawn of Defiance

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

    You are the Defier, a Spartan beginning your afterlife on the Crossroads. In this Greek myth-inspired survival craft, ascend from weak soldier to god-like anti-hero. Build impressive Greek structures, craft legendary gear, and break the seals of the Underworld with up to 3 friends.

    2024ActionAdventureEarly Access19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BRIG 12 — Steam game cover

    BRIG 12

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

    BRIG 12 is a strategic RPG with deep character progression and card collection mechanics. Inspired by classic turn-based RPG games, your crew will battle enemies to earn loot, defeat bosses, and capture bounties.

    ActionStrategyAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →