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Single-player games like Skeleton Punchers

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Skeleton Punchers, 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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    Zombie Survivors — Steam game cover

    Zombie Survivors

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

    Fight against thousands of zombies and evil creatures in this action roguelite. Collect cards, pets, characters and evolve them to become strong and not become zombie food.

    2024ActionIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Abaddonic — Steam game cover

    Abaddonic

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

    ABADDONIC is a pixel art, top down bullet hell / action brawler with chess inspired movement and mechanics. Face off against incrompehensible beings and become the Abaddonic.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Epic Survivors — Steam game cover

    Epic Survivors

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

    Time survival game. rogue-lite elements. Legend Looper travel different world to complete missions. Try Power up themself become immortal. Survive with thousands of monsters attack.

    2022ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SnackTimeActionGame — Steam game cover

    SnackTimeActionGame

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

    [Snackable hero experience!]Zombies in the city, a western street corner, a samurai battle... Snack time action game is a 2D action game where you can easily enjoy feeling like a hero or a monster in various situations! 9 types of situations + α&30+ playable characters! The combination is up to you!

    2024ActionIndie7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    River City Saga: Journey to the West — Steam game cover

    River City Saga: Journey to the West

    Single-player alternative to Skeleton Punchers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Skeleton Punchers.

    River City's First Roguelike Built for Solo Play. Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Tang Sanzang, all of the main characters are Kunio!! A wild, exhilarating comedy action adventure where they all set out for Tianzhu.

    2026Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BLACKOUT: Zero Point — Steam game cover

    BLACKOUT: Zero Point

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

    Blackout is a hardcore co-op shooter for up to 4 players. Become a near-future special forces operative and eliminate infected creatures and monsters fused with machines. Complete missions through intense combat and teamwork, and escape the hellish battlefield.

    2027ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Spell Defender — Steam game cover

    Spell Defender

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

    Spell Defender is a 3D, Third-Person, wave defence, survival Roguelite. Use magical powers to defeat waves of enemies. Each wave rewards you with a choice of a new power. Find synergies and combine these powers to create the ultimate defender.

    2022ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Afterschool: Reel Danger — Steam game cover

    Afterschool: Reel Danger

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

    Afterschool: Reel Danger is a fast-paced roguelite survival game with 2D pixel graphics. Choose from three different characters, face off against waves of zombies, earn money, and upgrade your skills from the Merchant & Enchanter to defeat stronger enemies!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →