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Single-player games like Ship Miner

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Ship Miner, 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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    Two Sides of Hell — Steam game cover

    Two Sides of Hell

    Single-player alternative to Ship Miner — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ship Miner.

    Think fast, kill faster. Blast through shifting alien hellscapes in this roguelite platform-twin stick shooter, switching between Soldier precision and demonic destruction. Survive relentless hordes, brutal bosses, and endless roguelite chaos.

    2026ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cosmodrill — Steam game cover

    Cosmodrill

    Single-player alternative to Ship Miner — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ship Miner.

    Explore the vastness of space, dig deep into planets to find resources, upgrade your ship and survive against alien life in this short space mining adventure! How far are you willing to travel into the dark unknown?

    2026ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Scavenger 2 — Steam game cover

    Space Scavenger 2

    Single-player alternative to Ship Miner — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Early Access with Ship Miner.

    A fast-paced, top-down action roguelite about building outlandish modular spaceships and discovering broken synergies. Scavenge resources, craft absurd builds, and hone your abilities in a paradoxical time loop.

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    Dome Keeper — Steam game cover

    Dome Keeper

    Single-player alternative to Ship Miner — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ship Miner.

    Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Asteroid Rodeo — Steam game cover

    Asteroid Rodeo

    Single-player alternative to Ship Miner — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ship Miner.

    Asteroids are worth trillions. They're also spinning at 200 meters per second. You are a Wrangler—harpoon tumbling rocks, wrestle them to a dead stop with your custom-built ship, and mine them for credits. The pay is good. The survival rate is a conversation people avoid.

    2026ActionIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Afterdepth — Steam game cover

    Afterdepth

    Single-player alternative to Ship Miner — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ship Miner.

    Explore, build, and survive in the depths of a forgotten world. Manage oxygen, power, and resources as you uncover the secrets buried beneath the surface.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie5.09 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gold Miner:Classic Edition — Steam game cover

    Gold Miner:Classic Edition

    Single-player alternative to Ship Miner — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ship Miner.

    A classic arcade mining game where you dig for gold, collect treasure, dodge hazards, and upgrade your gear across multiple modes and levels.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Weather the Swarm — Steam game cover

    Weather the Swarm

    Single-player alternative to Ship Miner — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ship Miner.

    Find your way through alien planets made of fully destructible, procedurally generated terrain. Shoot, fly, collect weapons, level up, and defeat planetary bosses. Improve between runs and discover new planets as you progress. Play alone or with friends, from your couch or online!

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