Single-player games like Dead eat dead
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Dead eat dead, 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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DEADBOLT
Single-player alternative to Dead eat dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead eat dead.
DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.
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Showa American Story
Single-player alternative to Dead eat dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead eat dead.
SHOWA AMERICAN STORY is a brand new RPG and an enthusiastic love letter to the 80s' pop culture that features a strong taste of B-Movies. Follow Chouko's journey of truth and revenge across North America as she grows stronger.
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UnMetal
Single-player alternative to Dead eat dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead eat dead.
UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.
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Night At the Gates of Hell
Single-player alternative to Dead eat dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Dead eat dead.
From the sick mind behind Bloodwash, Jordan King, comes his latest experiment in terror. Inspired by the Italian zombie flicks from Lucio Fulci and Bruno Mattei, Night of the Gates of Hell promises to be a blood dripping, neon soaked, flesh rotting experience.
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Below The Ocean
Single-player alternative to Dead eat dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead eat dead.
Dive into the world 'Below the Ocean'! Master thrilling moves like tether-swinging, bubble-jumping, bungee-bouncing, and sling-shot in a mesmerizing underwater adventure. Solve intriguing puzzles and seek hidden treasures. Are you ready to embark on this unforgettable journey?
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Haunted Lands
Single-player alternative to Dead eat dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead eat dead.
Slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and nightmarish creatures in this dark and bloody retro-inspired action platformer. Uncover secrets, acquire powerful artifacts, and face challenging bosses in the Haunted Lands.
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MEATGRINDER
Single-player alternative to Dead eat dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead eat dead.
Meatgrinder is a chaotic and fast-paced FPS. Use agility and guns to jump your way through insane levels on top of speeding trucks, trains and planes. No cutscenes or storylines, just pure action.
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Tiny Thor
Single-player alternative to Dead eat dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead eat dead.
Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!