Single-player games like CRUEL
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to CRUEL, 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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Shock and Gnaw
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with CRUEL.
Shock and Gnaw is an FPS where you fight an ever growing horde of monsters with a "gun-game" like model for earning new weapons. Kills will earn you stronger weapons. As time progresses, the monsters will become stronger, so take them out as fast as you can before they outpace you!
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Immortal Redneck
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with CRUEL.
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.
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ODDCORE
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with CRUEL.
You have only 5 minutes to stylishly explode your way through the hordes of corrupted entities in a retro FPS, roguelike liminal-nightmare... and Timmee is here to help!
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Tower of Guns
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with CRUEL.
Tower of Guns is a fast paced first-person-shooter for the twitch gamer... with a few randomized elements to keep it fresh with each playthrough. It's a short burst "Lunch Break FPS"... not unlike Binding of Isaac mixed with Doom 2. Tower of Guns was made by a guy named Joe (with his brother Mike composing the music).
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Darkest Depths
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with CRUEL.
Darkest Depths is a fast-paced, first-person shooter that features RPG elements and mind-blowing movement within a dungeon that becomes more and more dangerous as you traverse deeper. Randomized guns, upgrades, and levels make each play-through fresh and innovative.
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Hyper Tunnel
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with CRUEL.
A roguelike action game, fly and fight in first person with 6 degrees of freedom!
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TROUBLE JUICE
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with CRUEL.
Trouble Juice is a Side Scrolling Shooter Roguelike set in a TV show tournament that is broadcasted across the universe. Use your character's special abilities, and unlock prizes in the Achievement Bingo. Become the ultimate champion and earn your place in the galaxy's hall of fame!
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Ziggurat
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with CRUEL.
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!
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Post Void
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with CRUEL.
Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.
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MULLET MADJACK
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with CRUEL.
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
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Quake
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with CRUEL.
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
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DOOM
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with CRUEL.
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
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Anger Foot
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with CRUEL.
Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.
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Blood Red
Single-player alternative to CRUEL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with CRUEL.
Blood Red is a co-op survival horror game that can be played with 1-4 players. Figure out the demon and banish it using your special demon hunting kit!