Single-player games like Hazelnut Hex
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Hazelnut Hex, 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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Waifu Covered 2: Censored Edition
Single-player alternative to Hazelnut Hex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Hazelnut Hex.
Rescue your possible WAIFU from the evil magic. Elaborated yet EASY TO PLAY shmup action game! Remove the curse from the clothes to save the girls from the ageing spell!
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ZOE Begone!
Single-player alternative to Hazelnut Hex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Hazelnut Hex.
A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.
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Demonizer
Single-player alternative to Hazelnut Hex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Hazelnut Hex.
The fantasy bullet battle to end monstergirl genocide! Turn hateful humans into lovable demons in this 90s arcade style shooter.
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PARA♰BELLUM ~ 魔弹帕菈
Single-player alternative to Hazelnut Hex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Hazelnut Hex.
Necromancer's army is gathering! But he can't afford Necronomicon Prime so his army can only use free medieval equipment set... We believe that one battle sister can solve them well. Go Forth, Sister Para, Blast your enemy in this survivor-like shooter game!
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Savant - Ascent REMIX
Single-player alternative to Hazelnut Hex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Hazelnut Hex.
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!
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Angelstruck
Single-player alternative to Hazelnut Hex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Hazelnut Hex.
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.
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Platypus Reclayed
Single-player alternative to Hazelnut Hex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Hazelnut Hex.
22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!
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Super Crush KO
Single-player alternative to Hazelnut Hex — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Hazelnut Hex.
Super Crush KO is a fast-paced brawler set in a vibrant, near-future city. Zip up your favourite neon jacket and combo your way through swarms of deadly robots to save your kidnapped kitten and, while you’re at it, save humanity from an AI apocalypse.