Single-player games like Vault Survivors
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Vault 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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The Last Scribe
Single-player alternative to Vault Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vault Survivors.
A roguelite action game where you write your own spells in a magical language. Venture into stories inspired by the great classics of literature, master the power of glyphs, and save these tales before they vanish forever.
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ERLIK
Single-player alternative to Vault Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vault Survivors.
A Turkic folk-horror bullet-heaven roguelite. Every run drifts between two gods; feed Erlik's corruption for savage power and lifesteal, or rise toward Tengri's light for shields and renewal. Every weapon evolves down two opposed paths. Survive the Long Night.
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PROJECT: Melee Only
Single-player alternative to Vault Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vault Survivors.
Play as an Android and fight your way to the highest Stage possible. Keep your level and your EXP and start again stronger. Reveal the secret of your purpose and the memories of your past life.
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Brewed and Battered
Single-player alternative to Vault Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vault Survivors.
Brew your own weapons from scratch and unleash them on hordes of homunculi! In this survival roguelite, every ingredient combination creates a potion that splashes, moves, and reacts in a unique way. Discover absurd synergies and rescue fellow alchemists in your quest for the Philosopher’s Stone.
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Gearomancer
Single-player alternative to Vault Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vault Survivors.
Step into the mechanical apocalypse in Gearomancer, a fast-paced twin-stick action roguelite. Play as elite V.E.R.T.E.X. agents to dodge brutal bullet hells and obliterate elemental horrors. Harvest Arcane crystals, forge permanent upgrades at your hub, and die to return stronger than ever.
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Gunlocked 2
Single-player alternative to Vault Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vault Survivors.
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
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Vital Shell
Single-player alternative to Vault Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vault Survivors.
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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Demon Lord: Just a Block
Single-player alternative to Vault Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vault Survivors.
Seek revenge on fantasy heroes as a reborn Demon Lord! Dive into this satisfying roguelite action game where the world only moves when you do. Plan your moves step by step or play swiftly with quick dodges and parries, colliding with enemies to land powerful attacks!