Single-player games like Arlo
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Arlo, 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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Defenders of the Omniverse
Single-player alternative to Arlo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arlo.
DotO is a reverse bullet hell game with 80’s cartoon vibes. Play as heroes from across the Omniverse, battling the Dark Wizard Umbros’ hordes. Face epic bosses, collect powerful weapons, and create your ultimate build in vibrant, hand-crafted levels!
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FuryDough
Single-player alternative to Arlo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arlo.
🍩🔥🤪 Madness meets donuts! Smash Dough Mixers, outgun wild foes, and brave endless mazes in a roguelite rampage!
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Headbangers in Holiday Hell
Single-player alternative to Arlo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arlo.
Christmas. Christmas never changes. Soon those overzealous little freaks will swarm the city led by that bearded maniac. But this time, we fight back. Inspired by Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Beavis&Butthead's heavy metal comedy, this is twin-stick mayhem like you've never experienced before.
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Samurai Survivors
Single-player alternative to Arlo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arlo.
Slash through hordes of enemies and become the ultimate swordmaster! In this action rogue-lite, choose from variety of weapons and upgrades to create game-breaking synergies. Survive against unique types of enemies as you get older and suffer from the curse of undying
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Eldritch Exterminators
Single-player alternative to Arlo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arlo.
Become a possessed gun in this bullet heaven rogue-lite, mowing down hordes of Eldritch minions with chaotic firepower. Harvest souls, hoard artifacts, and craft insane builds to slay gods and break free.
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Binding of Elements
Single-player alternative to Arlo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arlo.
In this action-rougelike game you'll have to survive waves of monsters and fight against bosses. You'll be able to combine different elements to get unique abilities and arm yourself against the challenges. Choose from a variety of upgrades and improve your character or abilities.
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Antipaint
Single-player alternative to Arlo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arlo.
An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.
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X Invader
Single-player alternative to Arlo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arlo.
X Invader is an action roguelite where you hack into big corporations' servers. Use add-ons from fellow hackers to defeat monsters. Powerful, cute bosses guard these servers!