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Single-player games like Rockhopper

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Rockhopper, 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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    Galactic Mining Corp — Steam game cover

    Galactic Mining Corp

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

    Galactic Mining Corp is a unique rogue-lite, action game with crafting and base building mechanics. Head into uncharted space and discover a universe of locations to exploit for riches! Use your profits to expand your HQ, hire a crazy work force, obtain new drill components and upgrade everything.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Transcendence — Steam game cover

    Transcendence

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

    Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.

    2015ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    EVERSPACE™ — Steam game cover

    EVERSPACE™

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

    EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

    2017ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BORE BLASTERS — Steam game cover

    BORE BLASTERS

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

    Blast through rocks with your machine gun drill. Collect rare gems, ores and ancient artefacts, upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Uncover the mysteries of the deep and the dangers that lurk below.

    2024ActionAdventureCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition — Steam game cover

    Genesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition

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

    Hyperjump into the dark recesses of space with Genesis Alpha One - a roguelike FPS where you must build, maintain and navigate your ship through a galaxy filled with hostile alien and human threats. Explore, create and survive the militarized space race in order to secure humanity’s future.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Power of Ten — Steam game cover

    Power of Ten

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

    Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!

    2023ActionIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Star Shelter — Steam game cover

    Star Shelter

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

    Star shelter is a space survival game built from the ground up for VR. You are stranded in space, you must climb around in Zero-G, explore, scavenge, craft, hack and fight to survive. You have to build, arm and upgrade your own space station in order to escape the cosmic graveyard.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Outerverse — Steam game cover

    Outerverse

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

    Build automated machines and weapons across the universe, beat massive bosses, experience cosmic events and explore unique landmarks in this quest driven automation crafting adventure game. Includes a manual scenario for crafting instead of machines for those not a fan of logic/automation!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →