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Single-player games like Chaos Machina

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Chaos Machina, 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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    SANDRIPPER — Steam game cover

    SANDRIPPER

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

    Tear across the desert, obliterating wave after wave with your nuclear missile powered dual-wielding hover tank. A tight, punchy wave survival sandbox with ludicrous weaponry, exhilarating rocket-tank combat, and daily leaderboards!

    2025ActionIndie4.19 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bullet Bunny — Steam game cover

    Bullet Bunny

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

    Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!

    2024ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ANVIL — Steam game cover

    ANVIL

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

    Take on the role of a Vault Breaker in search of alien artifacts called “Vaults” and fight against monsters and powerful bosses. You can strengthen your Breakers to explore far-away galaxies that no one has ever reached!

    2023Action24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mega City Force — Steam game cover

    Mega City Force

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

    Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle

    2023ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    UBERMOSH:BLACK — Steam game cover

    UBERMOSH:BLACK

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

    UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.

    2016ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Survivors of the Dawn — Steam game cover

    Survivors of the Dawn

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

    A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.

    2023ActionIndieRPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Enter the Gungeon — Steam game cover

    Enter the Gungeon

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

    Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising — Steam game cover

    SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising

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

    SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

    2018ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →