Single-player games like DR. MATBEN
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to DR. MATBEN, 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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Shotgun Rogue
Single-player alternative to DR. MATBEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DR. MATBEN.
Shotgun Rogue is a fast-paced roguelite where you defend your home from waves of enemies. Upgrade weapons, build turrets and traps, and unlock passive abilities each round. Create powerful combos, fortify your base, and survive as long as you can.
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DDoD
Single-player alternative to DR. MATBEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DR. MATBEN.
DDoD is a solo and co-op action-shooter RPG with gunplay that feels right and charming mutants you’ll love, or hate. Explore a massive open world above and underground. Don’t get charmed; get to work and cleanse the Purple Lands!
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Carbon Rain
Single-player alternative to DR. MATBEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DR. MATBEN.
Explore a beautiful yet hostile post-apocalyptic world in this pixel-art action-adventure. Leave your bunker, battle mutated creatures, gather resources, upgrade your gear, and push deeper into dangerous new biomes.
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PhantomGaze : Omni-sight
Single-player alternative to DR. MATBEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DR. MATBEN.
A 2D Metroidvania where you control two characters at once. A blind swordsman fights in melee, while a spirit archer provides ranged support. Master parry rhythms and exploit weaknesses using the bestiary. Uncover the secrets of a world built on Asian aesthetics through a stranger's eyes.
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Star Rift Saga
Single-player alternative to DR. MATBEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DR. MATBEN.
Embark on a Metroidvanian journey across a mysterious alien world where every ability unlocks new secrets and every corner hides danger or discovery. Fight enemies and bosses across multiple biomes, collect items and skills on your quest, and upgrade yourself and even the outpost itself.
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FREEWAVE
Single-player alternative to DR. MATBEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DR. MATBEN.
FREEWAVE is an epic spaceship action-adventure. Explore a vast, tattered city in search of answers. Fly between crumbling buildings and become a master pilot. Fight against the oppressive tech regime ULTRASOFT and defend yourself against rotten monsters. All hand drawn with pen and watercolor.
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SpinKnight
Single-player alternative to DR. MATBEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DR. MATBEN.
A roguelike where your only move is spinning a sword like a confused ceiling fan. Enemies can't kill you. They just shove you off cliffs while maintaining eye contact. No combos. No health bar. No dignity. Works with mouse or gamepad, both of which you will consider throwing.
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The Only Eye: Arcane Legacy
Single-player alternative to DR. MATBEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DR. MATBEN.
The Only Eye is a 2D pixel-art action roguelite where every run reshapes your journey. Master unique classes, combine powerful relics, face relentless bosses, and push through a dark fantasy world with deep progression and a challenging endgame.