Single-player games like The Roots
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Roots, 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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Awakening
Single-player alternative to The Roots — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Roots.
Put an end to the chaos in this 2D action platformer! Engage in hand-to-hand combat against the gangs of Everseam, earn upgrades, and take down bosses vying for control of the city
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Brave Soldier - Invasion of Cyborgs
Single-player alternative to The Roots — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Roots.
Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!
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Cyberpunch
Single-player alternative to The Roots — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Roots.
Cyberpunch is a post apocalyptic beat em up game.
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Phrenetic Shooting Reunion
Single-player alternative to The Roots — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Roots.
[CONTENTS] A playable shooting game "PHRENETIC SHOOTING REUNION" + All future updates/bug fixes. Phrenetic Shooting is a retro tasted shooting game. This game provides an exciting experience for retro 2D shooting game funs.
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Crystal Gaiden Origins
Single-player alternative to The Roots — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Roots.
Crystal Gaiden Origins is a hardcore 8-bit action platformer inspired by the brutal edge of NES-era classics. Slash through rebels, ex-allies, dark ancient technology, and a crumbling empire in chiptune-fueled missions. Inspired by Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, and Castlevania.
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Rushing Beat Of Rage
Single-player alternative to The Roots — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Roots.
《Rushing Beat Of Rage》 is a hardcore action fighting game. Players who like classic arcade games should not miss it. The hearty floating combo and the quickly block are the favorites of operation enthusiasts.Start to show your operation!
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Glowmonkey2k
Single-player alternative to The Roots — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Roots.
Fight through a corrupted digital world as Glowmonkey, switching weapons on the fly to defeat enemies immune to the wrong attack.
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Asteroid Navigation
Single-player alternative to The Roots — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Roots.
Captain a starship in a thrilling 2D shooter, dodging asteroids across galaxies. As you journey to Axios Station, each galaxy's challenge intensifies. Can you navigate the cosmic gauntlet?