Single-player games like Gem Blast
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Gem Blast, 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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DigWorld
Single-player alternative to Gem Blast — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Gem Blast.
DigWorld is a cozy 2D digging extraction sandbox, where each run is a race against the clock to get the best rewards. Collect as many items as you can before time runs out. Sell. Upgrade. Repeat.
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mine shaft
Single-player alternative to Gem Blast — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gem Blast.
addictive mining game where players dig deeper into the earth to find valuable minerals and upgrade their equipment. Beware of earthquakes that can damage your mine, and use explosives strategically to clear your way. With a variety of upgrades and power-ups available,
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OREBLAZE
Single-player alternative to Gem Blast — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Gem Blast.
Dig up the Adamant Core from a procedurally generated mine, extract ores, sell them for profit, upgrade your equipment, and keep the King happy by sending him tributes before he loses his temper!
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UDO
Single-player alternative to Gem Blast — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Gem Blast.
A delicious arcade down-scroller roguelike where you dig into a creepy hole with an oversized drill!
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DigDigDrill
Single-player alternative to Gem Blast — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Gem Blast.
DigDigDrill is an underground mining and resource collecting game. Dig freely for minerals and treasures. Use the items you collect to forge your original drills in a hack-and-slash style equipment system.
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BORE BLASTERS
Single-player alternative to Gem Blast — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Gem Blast.
Blast through rocks with your machine gun drill. Collect rare gems, ores and ancient artefacts, upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Uncover the mysteries of the deep and the dangers that lurk below.
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Hexagonal Tower
Single-player alternative to Gem Blast — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Gem Blast.
[Hexagonal Tower] is a tower defense game with cards and roguelike random elements. Try to deploy your turrets and various reinforcement components in the dungeon to form a unique and powerful defense. Darkness is coming. Guard the last fortress of mankind with your wisdom!
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Robo Miner 2
Single-player alternative to Gem Blast — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Gem Blast.
Control your robot to dig down deep mines in order to find the Ultimate Diamond while avoiding being crushed by falling rocks