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Single-player games like In Woods

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to In Woods, 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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    Mercenaries of the Kingdom: First Blood — Steam game cover

    Mercenaries of the Kingdom: First Blood

    Single-player alternative to In Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with In Woods.

    Party-based rogue-lite RPG set in Earthial, a fantasy world. Hire various races of mercenaries, equip them, create battle formations, and grab the loot! Kill tens of thousands of enemies using steel and spells!

    2024IndieAdventureRPG12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FatalZone — Steam game cover

    FatalZone

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

    FatalZone is an auto shooter with roguelike and RPG elements set in a savage world of zombies. Exterminate zombie hordes, collect resources, upgrade your camp, and level up mercenaries. Humanity must survive at any cost!

    2024ActionIndieRPG6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Army of Ruin — Steam game cover

    Army of Ruin

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

    Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.

    2023ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Halls of Torment — Steam game cover

    Halls of Torment

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

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    2024ActionIndieRPG6.66 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors — Steam game cover

    Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors

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

    You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Hack — Steam game cover

    Space Hack

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

    Space Hack is an isometric action RPG set in space, featuring fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, loot progression, and dozens of levels to explore aboard a doomed colony ship.

    2014ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos — Steam game cover

    Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos

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

    Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game!

    2026ActionStrategyIndie10.39 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hades II — Steam game cover

    Hades II

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

    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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    Vampire Survivors — Steam game cover

    Vampire Survivors

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

    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!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Brotato — Steam game cover

    Brotato

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

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nano Flat Owner — Steam game cover

    Nano Flat Owner

    Single-player alternative to In Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with In Woods.

    Become a nano flat owner! Furnish tiny spaces, rent them out for high prices, and earn massive profits. Start small, collect rent, reinvest, and expand your rental empire. Achieve financial freedom effortlessly in this cozy simulation game!

    2026IndieSimulationCasual6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →