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Single-player games like Ark Odyssey

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Ark Odyssey, 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 Resurgence — Steam game cover

    Void Resurgence

    Single-player alternative to Ark Odyssey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ark Odyssey.

    Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

    2025ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD — Steam game cover

    Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD

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

    A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Star Survivor — Steam game cover

    Star Survivor

    Single-player alternative to Ark Odyssey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ark Odyssey.

    Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?

    2024ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Brotato — Steam game cover

    Brotato

    Single-player alternative to Ark Odyssey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ark Odyssey.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Centipede Gun — Steam game cover

    Centipede Gun

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

    Centipede Gun is a roguelite autobattler where you create bizzare creatures to face hordes of enemies! Combine different guns, modules and skills to make unique synergies and upgrade your cute little destruction machine!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program — Steam game cover

    R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program

    Single-player alternative to Ark Odyssey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Ark Odyssey.

    Welcome to the Reincarnation Insurance Program! This top-down roguelite shooter blends Diablo-style looting with Survivor-like mayhem. Face screen-filling zombie tides, use Divine Tech to liquidate them into ash, and farm god-tier gear to forge your OP build.

    2026ActionAdventureCasual12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Demon Hunt — Steam game cover

    Demon Hunt

    Single-player alternative to Ark Odyssey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ark Odyssey.

    Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!

    2025ActionIndieEarly Access6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fight To The Death — Steam game cover

    Fight To The Death

    Single-player alternative to Ark Odyssey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ark Odyssey.

    Fight To The Death is a roguelite game where you enter an arena filled with hundreds or even thousands of monsters. Utilizing each character's unique skills, collecting powerful items, crafting your own playstyle, and striving to be the last one standing.

    2024ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →