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Single-player games like Cargo Commander

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Cargo Commander, 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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    Tentacuddle — Steam game cover

    Tentacuddle

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

    Tentacles have you surrounded! In this score-attack action rogue-lite, sacrifice is the key to reinforcing your power. Set the difficulty of the game and use your Ooze to battle slithering hordes. Maintain your sanity and slither your way to victory!

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

    Darkanoid

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

    The Black Zone is a place where Arkanoid fans will truly be tested. Here you will find pain, heartache, and merciless Bosses.

    2020ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Broadside Renegades — Steam game cover

    Broadside Renegades

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

    Broadside Renegades combines auto-firing weapons with manual ship abilities in a rogue-like space pirate adventure. Choose your captain and upgrade your ship to steal the space kings booty. Warp ahead to stay alive, and mind your bearing.

    2024ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tri-Star — Steam game cover

    Tri-Star

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

    Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.

    2021Action9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    A Priest Walks Into a Graveyard — Steam game cover

    A Priest Walks Into a Graveyard

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

    A Priest Walks Into a Graveyard is a retro-style action roguelite game with elements of horror. Choose a cool hat, boost your priest abilities and survive as long as you can in a graveyard full of hostile and never-ending creatures.

    2023ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Drifting in Space — Steam game cover

    Drifting in Space

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

    Drifting in Space is an action Rogue-lite for those with a love for difficult games. Inspired by the uncertainty of space itself along with all the movies, literature and games that accompany it. Enjoy crossing this dark and dangerous rendition of the cosmos.

    2020ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beat Invaders — Steam game cover

    Beat Invaders

    Single-player alternative to Cargo Commander — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Cargo Commander.

    Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

    2022ActionCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Operation STEEL — Steam game cover

    Operation STEEL

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

    Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!

    2022ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Worms — Steam game cover

    Worms

    Single-player alternative to Cargo Commander — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Throw a grenade down memory lane with the original and classic turn-based strategy game Worms™! Up to 4 teams of worms do battle over an ever-changing battlefield with falling weapon crates, crazed exploding sheep and more besides. Winner of many industry awards, find out what all the fuss was about.

    2011Strategy7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Spelunky — Steam game cover

    Spelunky

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

    Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

    2013Indie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Neon Moon — Steam game cover

    Neon Moon

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

    Embark on a gripping journey through Neon Moon, a dynamic Metroidvania where you confront ancient adversaries, unleash extraordinary abilities, and unearth potent relics, driven by the sole desire to conquer the enigmatic Dark Night haunting Nightlight.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →