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Single-player games like Novi Cube

Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Novi Cube, 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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    Running on Empty — Steam game cover

    Running on Empty

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

    Running on Empty is a minimal yet deep post-apocalyptic role-playing game with resource management mechanics (in 64x64 retro pixel graphics!)

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rack and Slay — Steam game cover

    Rack and Slay

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

    The roguelike dungeon crawler where you're a billiard ball! Push monster balls into holes or traps in randomly generated levels. Stack up countless game-changing items to create broken builds. Find combos to create your own synergies and customize your playstyle. Rack and Slay!

    2024StrategyIndieRPG5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fury Unleashed — Steam game cover

    Fury Unleashed

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

    Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    HyperParasite — Steam game cover

    HyperParasite

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

    A rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler that never plays the same twice. Collect and control 60 different characters as the body-snatching alien Parasite with a grudge against humanity. Fight to the top of the food chain: possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stellar Interface — Steam game cover

    Stellar Interface

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

    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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    Choo Choo Survivor — Steam game cover

    Choo Choo Survivor

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

    Drive your train to safety while shooting down endless hordes of zombies blocking your way. Upgrade your weapons and abilities and become absurdly powerful!

    2023ActionIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Neon Sundown — Steam game cover

    Neon Sundown

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

    Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?

    2022ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Noobs Want to Live — Steam game cover

    Noobs Want to Live

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

    Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!

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

    RunningDead

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

    Running Dead is a puzzle & shot game. Shot your zombies and get coin from human.

    2017IndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  10. 10
    holedown — Steam game cover

    holedown

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

    Bounce bounce bounce bounce BOUNCE BOUNCE BOUNCE your way to the planet core!

    2020ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bricks Crusher Breaker Ball — Steam game cover

    Bricks Crusher Breaker Ball

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

    A classic brick breaking game in the form of a fun, casual physics puzzle game. Break through endless blocks with multitudes of balls, special abilities, and more!

    2023ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shop-Like - The Rogue-Like Item Shop Experience — Steam game cover

    Shop-Like - The Rogue-Like Item Shop Experience

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

    An Item-Shop Game meets the concept of roguelikes! Endless Replayability and countless options to victory are awaiting you in Shop-Like! Shop-Like is all about running a business in order to pay your debts, so you will not land in the brutal hands of debt slavery.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fastest Fantasy Life Simulator — Steam game cover

    Fastest Fantasy Life Simulator

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

    Welcome to the Fastest Fantasy Life Simulator! Get up to four friends and together you prepare for your fantasy life! Meet pesky lords, humorous dragons and friendly goblins. Every decision you make will determine the fate of your life. How will you decide? What does the future hold for you?

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  14. 14
    Formula Racing Manager — Steam game cover

    Formula Racing Manager

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

    FRM offers a unique sandbox experience. The game focuses on bringing the management aspect of the motorsport world to life by providing a challenging simulation, where you steer a racing team in a dynamically changing racing world while respecting your time. Seasons are dynamic, quick, and exciting.

    2024SportsIndieSimulation4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Novi Blaster — Steam game cover

    Novi Blaster

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

    Bullet Hell or Heaven? A rogue-like where you upgrade yourself and your enemies. Strategize around your build choices and dominate the battlefields of Novi Blaster.

    2024ActionIndieRPG3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →