Single-player games like ANVIL
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to ANVIL, 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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Killsquad
Single-player alternative to ANVIL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ANVIL.
Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.
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SYNTHETIK 2
Single-player alternative to ANVIL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ANVIL.
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!
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Temtem: Swarm
Single-player alternative to ANVIL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ANVIL.
Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.
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Section 13
Single-player alternative to ANVIL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ANVIL.
Unravel a thrilling sci-fi mystery in this action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter. Select your load-out, stack up temporary and persistent upgrades, and delve into the depths of a subterranean base, either alone or in a group of up to 3 players.
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The Spell Brigade
Single-player alternative to ANVIL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ANVIL.
Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!
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SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
Single-player alternative to ANVIL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ANVIL.
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
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Survivors of the Dawn
Single-player alternative to ANVIL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ANVIL.
A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.
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Neon Chrome
Single-player alternative to ANVIL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ANVIL.
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?