Single-player games like Zexion
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Zexion, 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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Xanthiom Zero
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Zexion.
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
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BLADECHIMERA
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zexion.
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
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Chronicles of the Wolf
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zexion.
Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!
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Guns of Fury
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zexion.
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zexion.
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
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Axiom Verge
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zexion.
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
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The Mobius Machine
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zexion.
Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action adventure, with an emphasis on free-form exploration and intense combat.
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Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zexion.
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
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Mega Man Legacy Collection
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Zexion.
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
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Hollow Knight
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zexion.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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UFO 50
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zexion.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
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Dread Line: Metro
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Zexion.
Dive into abandoned metro tunnels overrun by mutant creatures. Find valuable loot, stay quiet, and try not to get ripped to pieces.
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CONTRAL
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Zexion.
Control two characters simultaneously with your keyboard and mouse! Use your left hand to guide the robot toward the goal while your right hand creates platforms to pave the way forward. Master a unique single-player, dual-control action puzzle experience.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong
Single-player alternative to Zexion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zexion.
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.