Single-player games like C-Wars
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to C-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.
Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like C-Wars page.
Ranked picks
- 1
CrossCode
Single-player alternative to C-Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with C-Wars.
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
- 2
Zombie Night Terror
Single-player alternative to C-Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with C-Wars.
Prepare yourself for the most thrilling night of your life! Something strange has happened and people everywhere are turning into blood thirsty walking corpses. But guess who’s the brains behind this hungry undead army? YOU! So spread this pandemic and wipe humanity off the planet.
- 3
Convoy
Single-player alternative to C-Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with C-Wars.
Convoy is a tactical roguelike-like inspired by Mad Max and FTL in which you cross a wasteland in search of parts for your broken ship. Presented in pixel art and set in a future post-apocalyptic setting, Convoy is a squad based tactical combat roguelike-like in its core.
- 4
Ceres
Single-player alternative to C-Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with C-Wars.
Take control of a squadron of ships in full 3D space combat. Explore, battle and trade your way through a pirate, machine and monster-infested solar system.
- 5
Space Pirates and Zombies
Single-player alternative to C-Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with C-Wars.
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
- 6
UFO 50
Single-player alternative to C-Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with C-Wars.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
- 7
Has-Been Heroes
Single-player alternative to C-Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with C-Wars.
Has-Been Heroes is a challenging, lane-based roguelike game of strategy and action, featuring a band of heroes on a quest to escort the King's twin princesses to school!
- 8
Overture
Single-player alternative to C-Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with C-Wars.
Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!
- 9
Crystal Gaiden Origins
Single-player alternative to C-Wars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with C-Wars.
Crystal Gaiden Origins is a hardcore 8-bit action platformer inspired by the brutal edge of NES-era classics. Slash through rebels, ex-allies, dark ancient technology, and a crumbling empire in chiptune-fueled missions. Inspired by Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, and Castlevania.