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Single-player games like CIPHER ZERO

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to CIPHER ZERO, 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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    CUBOID — Steam game cover

    CUBOID

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CIPHER ZERO.

    CUBOID is a challenging spatial puzzle game with minimalist design, where you progress through a labyrinth of levels using a unique mechanic of merging with world blocks.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dash Connect 2 — Steam game cover

    Dash Connect 2

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CIPHER ZERO.

    Dash Connect 2 is a deceptivly simple puzzle game in which you have to connect all the dots. But don't be fooled by the simple appearance, difficulty ramps up quickly, as new mechanics are introduced.

    2024IndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Flecto — Steam game cover

    Flecto

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with CIPHER ZERO.

    Flecto is a puzzle game where you place blocks in order to deflect bullets and shatter targets. Strategically use your tiles to split bullets, bounce them around each level, and destroy every target.

    2026StrategyCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hexagun — Steam game cover

    Hexagun

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CIPHER ZERO.

    Hexagun is a match3 shooter on the hex grid. Clean the playing field by forming groups of three or more like-colored hexagons. Enjoy today with great gameplay for everyone!

    2019IndieCasual6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Starshapes — Steam game cover

    Starshapes

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CIPHER ZERO.

    Shapes become stars become constellations. Connect them all.

    2026IndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Alveole — Steam game cover

    Alveole

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CIPHER ZERO.

    Alveole is a minimalistic puzzle where the player must understand how to run and why does he do it?

    2021IndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Prism Shift — Steam game cover

    Prism Shift

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with CIPHER ZERO.

    A minimalist, grid-based puzzle game where you merge colored blocks using additive color mixing. Clear connected blocks and interact with special blocks to progress through each level.

    2025Indie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chronescher — Steam game cover

    Chronescher

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with CIPHER ZERO.

    Chronescher is a challenging turn-based puzzle game in Escher-esque spaces. Use impossible geometries, teleportation and environmental snapshots to navigate your mind and uncover your lost memories.

    2022StrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Witness — Steam game cover

    The Witness

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with CIPHER ZERO.

    You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

    2016IndieAdventure39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tametsi — Steam game cover

    Tametsi

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with CIPHER ZERO.

    Tametsi is a difficult logic game played on a set of tiles, in which you must use the clues provided to discover and mark hidden mines.

    2017Indie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Taiji — Steam game cover

    Taiji

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with CIPHER ZERO.

    Solve puzzle panels and uncover the meaning of the symbols within. Explore a dense world where secrets are hidden in plain sight.

    2022IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Understand — Steam game cover

    Understand

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CIPHER ZERO.

    Understand is an experimental puzzle game about guessing rules. In each level, you have to figure out the rules through trial and error, then draw a line satisfying all rules.

    2020IndieCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RYB — Steam game cover

    RYB

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with CIPHER ZERO.

    RYB is a logic puzzle game that plays like a combination of sudoku and minesweeper.

    2016IndieFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hexcells — Steam game cover

    Hexcells

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CIPHER ZERO.

    Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    2014StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Picross Fairytale - nonogram: Red Riding Hood secret — Steam game cover

    Picross Fairytale - nonogram: Red Riding Hood secret

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CIPHER ZERO.

    200 biggest nonograms! Discover the magical world of Red Riding Hood!

    2018IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Picross.io — Steam game cover

    Picross.io

    Single-player alternative to CIPHER ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with CIPHER ZERO.

    Picross is a picture logic puzzles game also known as Nonograms.

    2019Indie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →