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Single-player games like PolyZ

Below are 6 single-player Steam games similar to PolyZ, 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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    Zector 7 — Steam game cover

    Zector 7

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

    Craft, Build and Fight alongside your friends across this deadly open-world. Use both modern day and sci-fi tech as you Loot, Harvest and Trade for resources, gear and vehicles in order to survive the wasteland.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Project Zomboid — Steam game cover

    Project Zomboid

    Single-player alternative to PolyZ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Early Access with PolyZ.

    Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..

    2013IndieSimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DeadPoly — Steam game cover

    DeadPoly

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

    DeadPoly is a polygon arcade zombie survival looter shooter with base building, crafting, scavenging, leveling, questing, and more, but your only goal is survival, everything else is optional.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crestfallen: Medieval Survival — Steam game cover

    Crestfallen: Medieval Survival

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

    👑 Hail to the King! In Crestfallen: Medieval Survival, players clash for dominance over the realm through strategic castle 🏰 building and fierce combat. Craft epic armor, forge deadly medieval weapons⚔️, and build a kingdom worthy of legend 📜. Create a Guild 🐉, trade goods, and prevail! 🌟

    2024ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Re.poly — Steam game cover

    Re.poly

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

    Re.Poly is a relaxed yet deep indie survival game in a low-poly style that blends exploration, combat, building, and adventure. Whether alone or with friends, create your own world, write your own story, and decide how you want to play.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SurrounDead — Steam game cover

    SurrounDead

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

    SurrounDead is an open world survival game. Taking place in a world ravaged by an apocalyptic catastrophe. The dead reign free and will stop at nothing to kill you.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →