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Single-player games like Abyss Kitchen

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Abyss Kitchen, 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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    Miner Survivor — Steam game cover

    Miner Survivor

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

    Mine. Build. Survive. Now fight your friends. A fast 2D survivor game where you dig gold, build towers and drones, fight monster hordes, and now duel other players in 1v1 online PvP. Free demo available.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie5.39 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cube Kingdoms — Steam game cover

    Cube Kingdoms

    Single-player alternative to Abyss Kitchen — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Abyss Kitchen.

    Build a medieval settlement in a fantasy world, manage economy and defense, and fight battles against goblins, undead, demons, and epic boss monsters in auto‑battle style.

    2026StrategyIndieCasual7.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stratside — Steam game cover

    Stratside

    Single-player alternative to Abyss Kitchen — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Abyss Kitchen.

    Stratside is a Puzzle Defense game where you save planets from a gravity-changing enemy! Place gadgets to attack the intruder! Combine your resources strategically to defeat the enemy before he reaches his goal! DON'T let him press the red button! This game is like the opposite of Lemmings!

    2020StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    KeyFortress — Steam game cover

    KeyFortress

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

    This is an innovative game blending typing, action roguelike, and tower defense. Fight by typing, improve posture and build muscle memory. Hate typing? Try card battles with keyboard keys! Enjoy typing+roguelike+slot machine card strategy mode too!

    2026ActionStrategyIndie6.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Massi vs. José — Steam game cover

    Massi vs. José

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

    Are you up to the challenge? Explore big levels filled with different kinds of platforms and try getting 3 stars on each one. Play as Massi and rescue her cats from her brother!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Skewer Squad — Steam game cover

    Skewer Squad

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

    Skewer Squad is a cute yet chaotic tower defense roguelite. Step into the apron of a Grillmaster, draft random ingredients, mix wild seasonings, and build a squad of skewers that are both delicious and powerful to defend your grill.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie5.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    All Aboard! The Train Defense Express — Steam game cover

    All Aboard! The Train Defense Express

    Single-player alternative to Abyss Kitchen — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Abyss Kitchen.

    Protect the Infinite Power Generator by looping around the train tracks! Battle endless waves of enemies in this unique hybrid of auto-battler, survivor, tower defense, idle/clicker gameplay. How long can you survive?

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD — Steam game cover

    Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD

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

    A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie2.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yuri Sword Saga — Steam game cover

    Yuri Sword Saga

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

    This is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game set in a beautifully drawn Japanese world where you can slay enemies and bullets with simple controls. Parry enemy attacks and use a variety of special moves to defeat powerful demons and evil monsters.

    2024ActionIndie10.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Witch Explorer — Steam game cover

    Witch Explorer

    Single-player alternative to Abyss Kitchen — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Abyss Kitchen.

    Witch Explorer is a Shoot 'em up with Tower defense elements. You will play as Tia, an apprentice witch, who goes on an adventure in search of treasure.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Doll Explorer — Steam game cover

    Doll Explorer

    Single-player alternative to Abyss Kitchen — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Abyss Kitchen.

    Doll Explorer is a turn-based strategy game in which players conquer dungeons by combining various actions such as "take one step forward" and "attack in front of player". The adventures of Tia the witch, Doll the magical life form, and Lilith the princess of the demon tribe begin!

    2023StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →