Single-player games like Maximum Apocalypse
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Maximum Apocalypse, 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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Isle of Swaps
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Maximum Apocalypse.
Grab your cards, it's time to swap! Battle your school pals in this roguelite deckbuilder where you'll trade for new cards when you win defeat them and rip open booster packs looking for rare cards. Conquer everyones dungeon decks to become Critter Champion of the Playground!
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Hand of Fate 2
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Maximum Apocalypse.
A new hero rises to challenge the Dealer in Hand of Fate 2! Master a living boardgame of infinitely replayable quests - unlock new cards, build your adventure, then defeat your foes in brutal real-time combat! Draw your cards, play your hand and discover your fate!
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Touhou Rinrinki ~ Crafts of the Lucky Beast
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Touhou Rinrinki ~ Crafts of the Luck Beast is a Touhou Doujin Card-Strategy Game. Using cards across different seasons, join forces with duelists of unique abilities, face various opponents from all over Gensoukyo, and uncover the truth behind the Card Duel Incident!
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Nowhere Prophet
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Maximum Apocalypse.
Prepare your decks and go on a pilgrimage through the wasteland! Nowhere Prophet is a unique single-player card game. Travel across randomly generated maps and lead your followers in deep tactical combat. Discover new cards and build your deck as you explore this strange, broken world.
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Viractal: Will You Trust Your Party?
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Maximum Apocalypse.
A deckbuilding board game RPG where every roll shapes your strategy.
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Circadian Dice
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Circadian Dice is a game inspired by single-player deck-building games, but instead of upgrading a deck, you build up a set of dice! Use 10 different heroes and 60 game-warping relics to take on 13 hand-crafted scenarios, in runs that take 10-30 minutes. Lots of secrets and unlocks to discover!
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StarVaders
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Maximum Apocalypse.
Pilot a powerful mech to fight off the alien invasion in this ULTIMATE fusion of deckbuilding and grid-based tactics. Discover game-breaking combos, rewind time to alter your fate, and protect the future of humanity in this endlessly replayable roguelike.
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Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Maximum Apocalypse.
A cooperative tactical RPG set in the D&D universe. Embark on a fantasy tabletop adventure. Your quest, on your schedule.
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Maximum Apocalypse.
Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods to solve puzzles, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you. Move swiftly and stay hidden, and you may just survive. But be careful—it's not just your own life that’s on the line this time.
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Backyard Baseball '97
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997, now updated for modern systems! Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids, aim for those home runs, and various game modes. Relive the magic of this classic baseball game!
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Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Maximum Apocalypse.
Slash and survive a typical workday as Dracula's overworked and underappreciated servant! You'll have a bloody good time as you rampage through New Orleans to find fresh victims for your narcissistic boss.
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WrestleQuest
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Maximum Apocalypse.
TAG TEAM WITH DESTINY! Pro wrestling and RPG fantasy collide in the ultimate pixel powered adventure. “Macho Man” Randy Savage and tons of other icons offer guidance as you powerbomb your way to glory beyond the ring. This hero’s journey ain’t just an epic quest, it’s WRESTLEQUEST!
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Backyard Baseball '01
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Backyard Baseball 2001 is the second Backyard Baseball game, and the fourth overall game, in the Backyard Sports franchise. Build your roster from iconic Backyard athletes and legendary MLB players. Strike out opponents, hit homers, and earn hilarious Power-ups. Play ball!
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Backyard Soccer '98
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Return to the soccer field with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Soccer 1998 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids. Kick, pass, and score in this classic game that made soccer fun for everyone!
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Backyard Football '99
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Backyard Football 1999 is back and now enhanced to run on modern systems. Whether you're picking Jerry Rice or Barry Sanders for your dream team, scoring TDs with Pablo Sanchez, or enjoying the witty banter between Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield, simple controls let anyone pick up and play football!
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Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
Single-player alternative to Maximum Apocalypse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Maximum Apocalypse.
The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!