Single-player games like Nelumbra
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Nelumbra, 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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Forecast Death
Single-player alternative to Nelumbra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nelumbra.
Survive the chaos of a bullet-heaven action game. Tear through enemy hordes, stack wild ability combos, and endure cataclysms that rewrite the rules mid-fight. The pace ramps up every minute - either you grow stronger, or you get wiped out.
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Arcadium - Space Odyssey
Single-player alternative to Nelumbra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nelumbra.
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
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Worship Demon
Single-player alternative to Nelumbra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nelumbra.
"Worship Demon" is a fast 2D survivor with anime xianxia art and dazzling effects. Play a demonic cultivator, explore secret realms, ruins, and seek spells. Survive, beat boss, master Dao, and grow stronger. Each run unlocks new Arts, bonds, talents—forge your own immortal path.
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Flock of the Seraphim
Single-player alternative to Nelumbra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nelumbra.
Exorcise hordes of demons using gun-wielding nuns and angels in this survivors-like bullet heaven! Collect and keep angels with unique weapons, stats, and abilities to create god-like builds as you fend off waves of enemies! Do you have enough faith to survive?
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Vital Shell
Single-player alternative to Nelumbra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Nelumbra.
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
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I'm No Demonlord
Single-player alternative to Nelumbra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nelumbra.
"I'm No Demonlord" is a Roguelike shooter bullet hell game. High freedom in mechanics leads to unique playthroughs. As a demon-possessed hero, battle enemies, grow, and unveil dark schemes. Can he accept his new role? Save "kinds" or destroy "outsiders"? Good or evil? The choice is yours.
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Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Single-player alternative to Nelumbra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nelumbra.
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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Megabonk
Single-player alternative to Nelumbra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nelumbra.
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
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Spacenap
Single-player alternative to Nelumbra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Nelumbra.
A chill clicker-idle stars hunting and constellations creation game that sits in the corner of your screen. Feel free to daydream while you are working or doing something else.