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Single-player games like R-Lyke: Reverse

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to R-Lyke: Reverse, 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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    THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER — Steam game cover

    THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER

    Single-player alternative to R-Lyke: Reverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R-Lyke: Reverse.

    THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    HiveCorp — Steam game cover

    HiveCorp

    Single-player alternative to R-Lyke: Reverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R-Lyke: Reverse.

    Join the HiveCorp mercenaries in their fight against an onslaught of enemies in this action rogue-lite auto-shooter. Avoid enemies, level up and combine powerful weapons and equipment to survive.

    2025ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Swarmcade — Steam game cover

    Swarmcade

    Single-player alternative to R-Lyke: Reverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R-Lyke: Reverse.

    Survive the relentless swarm in this arcade take on the Bullet Heaven/Survivors-like Action Roguelite. Slay 1000s of foes, level up, loot chests and make your character more powerful than ever. Unlock meta-progression upgrades and more heroes, so you can even the odds on future runs.

    2024ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blitloop — Steam game cover

    Blitloop

    Single-player alternative to R-Lyke: Reverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R-Lyke: Reverse.

    A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.

    2026ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Breaking Survivors — Steam game cover

    Breaking Survivors

    Single-player alternative to R-Lyke: Reverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with R-Lyke: Reverse.

    Brick-breaking gameplay meets Survivors-like mechanics. Use your balls to destroy bricks, level up and pick upgrades to hold your ground against waves of incoming bricks and try to high score in this roguelite brick breaking game.

    2023ActionCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Angelstruck — Steam game cover

    Angelstruck

    Single-player alternative to R-Lyke: Reverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R-Lyke: Reverse.

    Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.

    2024ActionIndie5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gunlocked — Steam game cover

    Gunlocked

    Single-player alternative to R-Lyke: Reverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R-Lyke: Reverse.

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

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

    Elemental Survivors

    Single-player alternative to R-Lyke: Reverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R-Lyke: Reverse.

    Grind, die, upgrade, repeat in this auto-attacking roguelite/RPG! Transform into an enemy-blender with your fave attacks made devastating with equipment, party members, and elemental evolutions. Survive to earn gems to unlock areas, permanent upgrades, characters, and god-like summons.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →