Single-player games like Cell Wars
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Cell Wars, 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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Gatekeeper
Single-player alternative to Cell Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cell Wars.
Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!
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Nuclear Throne
Single-player alternative to Cell Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cell Wars.
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Single-player alternative to Cell Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cell Wars.
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
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SNKRX
Single-player alternative to Cell Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cell Wars.
SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.
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Bloodshed
Single-player alternative to Cell Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cell Wars.
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!
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Brotato
Single-player alternative to Cell Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cell Wars.
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
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Chippy
Single-player alternative to Cell Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cell Wars.
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
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Time Wasters
Single-player alternative to Cell Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cell Wars.
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
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Bedfellows FRENZY
Single-player alternative to Cell Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cell Wars.
Bedfellows FRENZY is a hard as hell, arcade style, smash and loot. Where you rage through various themed levels, demolish buildings, tear though the National Guard, and battle multiple bosses. Crushing and stomping your way up the leader boards, and to ULTIMATE VICTORY!
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Clown In a House
Single-player alternative to Cell Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cell Wars.
A lone clown explores a mysterious home. He meets strange inhabitants on his journey to discover why he exists. Join him, and you may discover a thing or two about yourself.