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Single-player games like Apocalypse Rush

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Apocalypse Rush, 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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    Destroiders — Steam game cover

    Destroiders

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Apocalypse Rush.

    No nonsense, action packed, 2.5D, Asteroids inspired shooter. Scream around speeding rocks narrowly avoiding an untimely death as you obliterate rocks whilst harvesting their valuable resources. See how far you and your friends can get. Best played with mates but also pretty fun on your own.

    2023ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Project: ELIOT — Steam game cover

    Project: ELIOT

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Apocalypse Rush.

    Dive into 'Project ELIOT,' a gripping rogue-like with rich story, diverse magical spells, and endless dungeons. Are you ready to confront the darkness?

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Underwater DuO — Steam game cover

    Underwater DuO

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Apocalypse Rush.

    In Underwater Duo, control a smashing turtle with your left hand and a blasting jellyfish with your right! Fight off waves of fierce fish, grow stronger, and see if your two hands can conquer the deep… or team up with a perfectly in-sync partner.

    2026ActionIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cosmic Tails — Steam game cover

    Cosmic Tails

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Apocalypse Rush.

    Become the Cat Bounty Hunter. Blast off through deep space as you decimate hordes of space creatures with bounties on their heads. Upgrade unique cat-themed abilities, unlock pulverizing weapons, and survive until your contract expires -- or join the ranks of fallen bounty hunters before you.

    2025ActionIndieRPG1.24 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Penguin Weapons — Steam game cover

    Penguin Weapons

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

    Penguin Weapons is a dynamic action roguelite about penguins that collect artifacts, creating absurdly crazy weapons, fight monsters and bosses, unlock stylish clothes, and explore increasingly difficult worlds full of unique combinations and unpredictability alone or with friends.

    2026ActionRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Astro beasts — Steam game cover

    Astro beasts

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

    Astro Beasts is a cooperative arena survival shooter where cute animals fight off hordes of alien monsters. Battle together, build walls, place mines and turrets, combine upgrades, and turn the arena into your own fluffy space fortress.

    2026ActionIndieMassively MultiplayerSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Void Strike — Steam game cover

    Void Strike

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

    Shred endless waves of hostile spaceships in a 1-bit arcade survival roguelite. Build absurd weapon combos, unlock pilots, upgrade your fighter, and survive escalating dogfights against swarms, elite enemies, and colossal bosses.

    2026ActionSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Noobs Are Coming — Steam game cover

    Noobs Are Coming

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Apocalypse Rush.

    YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!

    2025ActionIndieRPG7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →