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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FIGHT-QUEST
Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascend to ZERO.
FIGHT-QUEST is a first-person roguelite where you become an unstoppable "Hero". Stack game-changing upgrades to slay thousands of fantasy foes, discover sinster secrets in a colorful world, and bank your hard-earned gold.
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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.
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Void Reaver
Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascend to ZERO.
Organize. Optimize. Obliterate. Welcome to a sci-fi bullet heaven where your inventory is your ultimate weapon. Arrange your backpack to create explosive synergies with 300+ items to unlock, dedicated skill trees and a high-octane soundtrack to blast through unrelenting waves of enemies !
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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.
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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, Malicious Forests, and Desolate Deserts... A 2D pixel action roguelike. 58 unique weapons and 277 Demon Relics let you create your own build. Cut through hordes and challenge unique bosses. Play as the goblin officer Laby on an absurd yet exhilarating conquest.
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Hexforger
Single-player alternative to Ascend to ZERO — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ascend to ZERO.
Craft your spells in ONLINE CO-OP with your friends in this SURVIVORS-LIKE! Slaughter monsters, gain gold, upgrade your spells to infinite heights. Crush challenges and unlock new spells, upgrades, pickups, realms. Up to 4 players in this unique twist on the survivors-like formula!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!