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Single-player games like Metal Mutation

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Metal Mutation, 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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    Striving for Light — Steam game cover

    Striving for Light

    Single-player alternative to Metal Mutation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Mutation.

    Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.59 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bravery and Greed — Steam game cover

    Bravery and Greed

    Single-player alternative to Metal Mutation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Mutation.

    Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wizard of Legend 2 — Steam game cover

    Wizard of Legend 2

    Single-player alternative to Metal Mutation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Mutation.

    Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!

    2025ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dungeon Souls — Steam game cover

    Dungeon Souls

    Single-player alternative to Metal Mutation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Mutation.

    Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hades — Steam game cover

    Hades

    Single-player alternative to Metal Mutation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Mutation.

    Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

    2020ActionIndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hades II — Steam game cover

    Hades II

    Single-player alternative to Metal Mutation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Mutation.

    Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

    2025ActionIndieRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Children of Morta — Steam game cover

    Children of Morta

    Single-player alternative to Metal Mutation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Mutation.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BELOW — Steam game cover

    BELOW

    Single-player alternative to Metal Mutation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Mutation.

    BELOW is a solitary journey through the haunted depths of a forbidden isle. Explore. Survive. Discover.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →