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Single-player games like The Hellchemist

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Hellchemist, 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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    AMID EVIL — Steam game cover

    AMID EVIL

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

    A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GOR3 — Steam game cover

    GOR3

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

    A mysterious castle and a mysterious artifact.

    2022ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    All Day Dying: Redux Edition — Steam game cover

    All Day Dying: Redux Edition

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

    A SINGLEPLAYER score attack game for quick sessions of focused adrenaline where you complete various goals and beat difficult score challenges. Only pure combat where precision and technique is rewarded

    2019ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Into the Pit — Steam game cover

    Into the Pit

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

    A fast-paced retro-FPS roguelite! As a member of a family of lore-hunting mystics you are summoned to a cursed village, drawn by rumors of a demonic portal. Dark magics have overwhelmed the village, It's up to you to rescue the survivors, grow your powers, and journey forth INTO THE PIT.

    2021ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Savant - Ascent REMIX — Steam game cover

    Savant - Ascent REMIX

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

    Savant - Ascent REMIX is an explosive shoot-em-up / scrolling shooter, starring an acrobatic wizard on an elevator-ride. Unlock destructive spells & acrobatic moves as you survive through a tower brimming with robotic fiends!

    2023ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bloodshed — Steam game cover

    Bloodshed

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

    Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    HYPER DEMON — Steam game cover

    HYPER DEMON

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

    HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Golden Light — Steam game cover

    Golden Light

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

    Eat weapons, be scared and question your own mind in this Survival-Horror FPS Prop Hunt Roguelike about meat. Walls are watching you!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →