Single-player games like Virus Hunter
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Virus Hunter, 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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Metal Bringer
Single-player alternative to Virus Hunter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Virus Hunter.
In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!
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Battle Grid
Single-player alternative to Virus Hunter — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Face relentless alien hordes, collect their resources and assemble an unstoppable squadron of mechs! In this Action Roguelite, discover game-breaking synergies, mix and match weapons and units, unlock upgrades, harvest and conquer alien planets.
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Medal of Guardians
Single-player alternative to Virus Hunter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Virus Hunter.
In a world where medals have power, players can choose from a variety of jobs, including knight, mage, priest, and archer, to fight monsters and strengthen their characters to their liking. This is an online action shooting game that can be enjoyed alone or with others.
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Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Single-player alternative to Virus Hunter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Virus Hunter.
Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.
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Hordes of Hunger
Single-player alternative to Virus Hunter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Virus Hunter.
Vanquish an onslaught of monsters in this 3D action survivorslike from the creators of Blood West. Take control of Mirah to defend your homeland from a living hunger, wield powerful weapons and abilities, and save others from the advancing hordes.
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Sharded World
Single-player alternative to Virus Hunter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Virus Hunter.
Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!
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Fallback
Single-player alternative to Virus Hunter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Virus Hunter.
Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.
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Necromantic
Single-player alternative to Virus Hunter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Virus Hunter.
Start out as a lowly freshman at Valorborn Academy and prove yourself to the school and other students – or don’t, and repeatedly fall to the legions of horrors that await in Necromantic. Study up to survive in this dark and dangerous fantasy Bullet Heaven ... solo or by online co-op.