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Single-player games like Survivor Cells

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Survivor Cells, 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.

Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Survivor Cells page.

Ranked picks

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    Stellar Interface — Steam game cover

    Stellar Interface

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

    Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.

    2016ActionIndieCasual12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bronana — Steam game cover

    Bronana

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

    Bronana is a thrilling and hilarious survival roguelike. Embody the spirit of a fearless banana warrior to take down waves of vicious snack monsters. Through a rich variety of random events, grow stronger, evolve abilities, and face off against challenging bosses to save the homeland.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD — Steam game cover

    Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD

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

    A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Earl vs. the Mutants — Steam game cover

    Earl vs. the Mutants

    Single-player alternative to Survivor Cells — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Survivor Cells.

    Save humanity in a mutant-ridden apocalypse! Dive headfirst into Earl vs. the Mutants, a high-octane top-down survival action-roguelite set in the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rogue Star Rescue — Steam game cover

    Rogue Star Rescue

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

    Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!

    2021ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH — Steam game cover

    ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH

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

    Fight giant War of the Worlds -style aliens invading Finland during a Winter in the 90's. Build an army of local townspeople in this chaotic semi-autobattler roguelike. Navigate through different biomes to obliterate the aliens from cosmic dimensions.

    2024ActionIndieRPG5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SHOOPER NOVA — Steam game cover

    SHOOPER NOVA

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

    Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!

    2025ActionStrategyIndie2.72 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Duck Paradox — Steam game cover

    Duck Paradox

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

    Shoot bouncing bullets in this roguelike precision platformer killing corrupted ducks while searching for Dr. Paraducks’ beloved pet throughout the multiverse! To return to safety you’ll need to tackle difficult-to-master trials, run after run, earning upgrades, while maintaining your sanity!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Geometric Sniper — Steam game cover

    Geometric Sniper

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

    Immerse yourself in Andrew's story and feel the pressure of being a sniper. Find and eliminate the target in the crowd before he runs away.In living environments, designed exclusively for this fantastic game, you will not have a second chance, precision is everything!

    2020ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    War Solution - Casual Math Game — Steam game cover

    War Solution - Casual Math Game

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

    Whole wars were won by the use of Math. Developed for those who like to exercise their brain or want to gain agility in mathematics. In ‘War Solution’ your calculation skills and quick thinking will be put on prove to destroy enemies. Can you win this war?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Darkness Maze Cube - Hardcore Puzzle Game — Steam game cover

    Darkness Maze Cube - Hardcore Puzzle Game

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

    Darkness Maze Cube - A new perspective for traditional maze games. In a mood of suspense and apprehension prepare for many surprises in increasingly difficult mazes, where death is just around the corner, all in Brutal HardCore style without tutorials and tips.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Geometric Feel the Beats — Steam game cover

    Geometric Feel the Beats

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

    Have fun destroying your enemies in a reinterpretation of games from the 80s! To the sound of a mixture of unique musical genres, complete missions, improve your ship, be precise in your shots. All of this without worrying about GAME OVER! Show the world your score! Competition is what counts here!

    2020ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hidden Memory - Nature — Steam game cover

    Hidden Memory - Nature

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

    Disconnect from the world and get in touch with nature with this beautiful and relaxing minimalist puzzle!

    2020IndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hidden Shapes Animals - Jigsaw Puzzle Game — Steam game cover

    Hidden Shapes Animals - Jigsaw Puzzle Game

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

    Tired after a hard day at work? Relax and have fun with beautiful and minimalist hand-drawn jigsaw puzzles, created exclusively for you to rescue your tranquility and be amazed by a beautiful art for each puzzle solved!

    2021IndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Geometric Sniper - Blood in Paris — Steam game cover

    Geometric Sniper - Blood in Paris

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

    Katy, a French sniper, needs to protect her magnificent city! A 2D sniper game like you've never seen! In this second game of the “Geometric Sniper” series the missions are increasingly challenging, you won't have second chances. Accuracy is everything!

    2021ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hidden Memory - Neko's Life — Steam game cover

    Hidden Memory - Neko's Life

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

    Follow a cute stray kitten journey until he finds a home and use the opportunity to disconnect from the world with this beautiful and relaxing minimalist puzzle!

    2021IndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →