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Single-player games like Waifu Survivors

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Waifu Survivors, 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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    1000 Seconds — Steam game cover

    1000 Seconds

    Single-player alternative to Waifu Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Waifu Survivors.

    1000 Seconds is a roguelike – Defeat enemies, gather resources, and upgrade your orb to escape the temporal limbo, but you only have 1000 seconds to reach the end, so be as fast as possible.

    2025ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Defiance Survivors — Steam game cover

    Defiance Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Waifu Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Waifu Survivors.

    Defiance Survivors is a fantasy style casual Roguelike game. There are two modes in the game. To become a hero and survive among monsters, Or to become a summoner summoning monsters and hunting heroes. Both modes exist independently and can be freely chosen.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bronana — Steam game cover

    Bronana

    Single-player alternative to Waifu Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Waifu Survivors.

    Bronana is a thrilling and hilarious survival roguelike. Embody the spirit of a fearless banana warrior to take down waves of vicious snack monsters. Through a rich variety of random events, grow stronger, evolve abilities, and face off against challenging bosses to save the homeland.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken — Steam game cover

    EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken

    Single-player alternative to Waifu Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Waifu Survivors.

    "Edge of the abyss Awakening" is an adventure game that combines third-person, action, Roguelite and RPG strategy selection. Players can match different weapons, entries and talents to form various gameplays for adventurous challenges. You can play solo or in teams of up to three people.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie18.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chess Survivors — Steam game cover

    Chess Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Waifu Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Waifu Survivors.

    Chess Survivors is a grid based, quick-turn, roguelike where you outmaneuver and destroy an ever growing horde of chess based enemies. Combine abilities, upgrades, and relics to create game-breaking builds. Think fast, die, learn, repeat!

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Overture — Steam game cover

    Overture

    Single-player alternative to Waifu Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Waifu Survivors.

    Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!

    2015ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Noobs Want to Live — Steam game cover

    Noobs Want to Live

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

    Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hollow Survivors — Steam game cover

    Hollow Survivors

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

    Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →