Single-player games like THE MADMAN
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to THE MADMAN, 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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Space Mercenary Defense Force
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE MADMAN.
Defend against the alien invasion and take down the mother ship! Utilise branching upgrade trees, unlock new ships, and equip permanent upgrades to create your own unique build and defeat the growing hordes of invaders in this sci-fi action roguelike!
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Angles of Death
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE MADMAN.
"Angles of Death" is an action RPG and roguelike game. It blends the intensity of real-time combat and the unpredictability of roguelike mechanics. The pixel art aesthetic adds a nostalgic yet modern visual appeal, while the atmospheric soundtrack immerses players in a dark and captivating world.
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A Void Shaper
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE MADMAN.
Shape the void with the power of your cursor! A Void Shaper is an arcade game about avoiding shapes and killing them, while you collect upgrades. Unlock new enemy shapes and upgrades as you progress through the game and complete your collection.
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UNKILLABLE ROBOTS
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE MADMAN.
UNKILLABLE ROBOTS is an exciting game set in the distant future, where robots have taken over the whole world and are divided into two camps. Some robots strive to restore order and peace, while others crave destruction and chaos.
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Split Personality Doctor
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE MADMAN.
A doctor who suddenly gains the ability to shrink his body enters the patient’s body to treat them.
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Spaceborne Survivors
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE MADMAN.
Slice, dice and blow up thousands of enemy ships! Spaceborne Survivors is a sci-fi casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to become a mecha menace against huge enemy fleets invading your space system.
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Run and Gun
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with THE MADMAN.
Run and Gun is an action roguelike shooting game where you mow down thousands of enemies while unlocking newer and deadlier weapons. The enemies won't stop spawning, and your guns won't stop firing. Earn gold each run to unlock permanent upgrades to make your next run deadlier.
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Vampire Survivors
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE MADMAN.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
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BLOCKED ZONA
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE MADMAN.
BLOCKED ZONE is a 2D shooter in which you play as a special unit mercenary who has gone to an infested area infested with zombies in search of the R-327 military chip. The fate of the world is at stake. Arm yourself with the best military weapons and go into battle!
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MORLUSH
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with THE MADMAN.
The daily life of a Reaper apprentice in MORLUSH. You have to go to different parts of the magical island, to fulfill the reaper's order, on your way you will encounter various dangers and monsters.
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Dagger of heroes
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with THE MADMAN.
Dagger of heroes - Are you able to resist the forces of evil? That captured the peaceful outskirts and destroy their inhabitants. Try your luck and find out what awaits you on the battlefield? Or will you put up with it and take it for granted?
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Obedient Servant
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with THE MADMAN.
Servant of the king or hero of the Mediterranean kingdom? What happens if an ordinary servant who cannot hold a sword decides to be promoted to the knights or even the royal guard?
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Puny BOB
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with THE MADMAN.
Puny BOB - Explore the bright fantasy world of the Mediterranean kingdom! Meet unusual characters and help them complete their tasks by making difficult decisions. Your journey is unique - these stories tell the story of a simple farmer.
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Lone Traveler
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with THE MADMAN.
Lone Traveler - A story about a lone traveler, you have to dig, explore the location, fight monsters in order to survive on the island! Build a wooden ax or a stone pickaxe and go on an adventure!
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BRAVE ADVENTURER
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE MADMAN.
BRAVE ADVENTURER - The story of a vagabond who travels through Middle-earth and is the victim of an attack by bandits, resulting in serious injury. You enter the world of demons through the use of dark magic.
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Uncharted World
Single-player alternative to THE MADMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with THE MADMAN.
Uncharted World - In the role of an experienced and brave explorer, you set off on an exciting adventure through uncharted lands. Your task is to explore vast expanses, explore wild forests, explore mountain ranges and explore mysterious deserts.