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Single-player games like Ascend to ZERO

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Ascend to ZERO, 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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    Void Reaver — Steam game cover

    Void Reaver

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascend to ZERO.

    Inventory management meets bullet heaven. In this sci-fi roguelite, your backpack determines your fate. Master the art of item layout to create game-breaking synergies and turn a humble arsenal into a screen-clearing storm of destruction. Collect 300+ items and annihilate the Void.

    2026ActionRPGEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Oathguard — Steam game cover

    Oathguard

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascend to ZERO.

    Defy hordes of undead as a paladin. Strike, dodge, and chain devastating abilities through cursed graveyards in this action roguelike. Evolve your Oath, collect ancient relics and unleash deadly combos every run.

    ActionIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Laby's Village — Steam game cover

    Laby's Village

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascend to ZERO.

    Weary wastelands, lazy forests, greedy towns, damp caves… A dungeon-driven 2D pixel action roguelike — each dungeon has unique rules. Build weapon and relic synergies, clear hordes, and defeat mechanic bosses. Play as goblin officer “Laby” in an absurd, fast-paced conquest.

    2026ActionIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Valkyrie Rising: Hordes of Ragnarök — Steam game cover

    Valkyrie Rising: Hordes of Ragnarök

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascend to ZERO.

    Carve through the Hordes of Ragnarök in a Bullet Heaven Roguelite inspired by Norse myth. Complete quests mid-run to earn divine blessings, wield the abilities of gods, and forge your path toward the build you want to play.

    2026ActionIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Terraclysm Survivors — Steam game cover

    Terraclysm Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascend to ZERO.

    Terraclysm Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike sidescroller. Earth is in peril, jump and attack through treacherous stages packed with enemy hordes while building the ultimate loadout. With up to 8 players online, defeat the invaders and survive in this apocalyptic and chaotic challenge!

    ActionIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Flaghead — Steam game cover

    Flaghead

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Ascend to ZERO.

    Flaghead is an arena shooter roguelite where you play as a country, surviving through history from the dark ages into the cybernetic futures and beyond.

    2026ActionStrategyRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Arms of God — Steam game cover

    Arms of God

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascend to ZERO.

    Gear up for a battle through hell in this roguelite Bullet Heaven Arena Autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos.

    2026ActionIndieRPG9.77 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Creator's Fall — Steam game cover

    Creator's Fall

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ascend to ZERO.

    Creator’s Fall is an action roguelike with various classes, where you can choose between different paths. The goal is to reach and defeat the final boss at the end of the path. Levels are dynamically generated and feature different biomes. You can choose an upgrade after each level up.

    2025ActionIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Commander Quest — Steam game cover

    Commander Quest

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Ascend to ZERO.

    Congratulations! You just found a 'one of a kind' roguelike that combines deck-building card game and auto battle strategy game! Consider unit counters, then create powerful synergy by breaking down the boundaries between the battlefield and cards, then lead your army to victory!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation7.79 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Trinity Survivors — Steam game cover

    Trinity Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascend to ZERO.

    Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!

    2024ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Waltz and Jam — Steam game cover

    Waltz and Jam

    Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ascend to ZERO.

    Embark on a magical journey with Waltz, an innocent yet lost ghost, as he explores a wondrous afterlife! With his adorable spirit puppy Jam by his side, traverse hand-crafted realms full of mystery, beauty, and danger. Face thrilling trials together and uncover the secrets beyond the veil!

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →