Single-player games like Gripper
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Gripper, 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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ENERGY SURVIVORS
Single-player alternative to Gripper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gripper.
In Energy Survivors, you play as a mercenary in a third-person shooter roguelite game. Your mission is to invade a hostile planet in search of its energy source. You can choose from a variety of upgrades to create unique and powerful builds that can change the course of the game.
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Void Strife
Single-player alternative to Gripper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Gripper.
Wield a bunch of wacky animals, armed-to-the-teeth in your fight for freedom! Stampede over your enemies in this silly roguelike twin-stick-shooter on your way to defeat to the biggest evil of all - the BRAINIAC who gave you soul. 🐎
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Fully Automated
Single-player alternative to Gripper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gripper.
Fully Automated is a fast paced action roguelite. Destroy or demoralize your foes, and shape the future of your world ! Face relentless waves of enemies and choose from a variety of upgrades and traits to create the perfect style. Will you be a force for peace or a demon of war?
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Destropolis
Single-player alternative to Gripper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gripper.
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
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NeuroVoider
Single-player alternative to Gripper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gripper.
NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.
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Sharded World
Single-player alternative to Gripper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gripper.
Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!
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UBERMOSH:BLACK
Single-player alternative to Gripper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gripper.
UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.
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Neon Abyss 2
Single-player alternative to Gripper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gripper.
Dive into the cybermyth roguelike chaos of Neon Abyss 2! Now featuring up to 4-player online co-op, more combat styles, and unlimited item synergies, every run delivers a dramatic, action-packed experience you won't forget.
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The Next Penelope
Single-player alternative to Gripper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gripper.
Set in a futuristic Odyssey, "The Next Penelope" is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system. Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy!