Single-player games like Dead Effect 2
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Dead Effect 2, 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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Dead Effect
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead Effect 2.
Fight for your life in the INDIE SCI-FI FPS game fit for both casual and hard-core gamers with a passion for hunting down hordes of zombies. Prepare yourselves for the incoming nightmare!
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Dying Light
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Dead Effect 2.
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
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Dead Effect 2 VR
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead Effect 2.
Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.
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Left 4 Dead 2
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Dead Effect 2.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
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Killing Floor 2
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Dead Effect 2.
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.
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Back 4 Blood
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Dead Effect 2.
Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.
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Masked Forces: Zombie Survival
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead Effect 2.
What will you do when the zombie apocalypse comes, are you ready to tackle it right now and stay face to face with all the horrors that will appear?
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F.E.A.R. 3
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Dead Effect 2.
F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.
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Mass Effect (2007)
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Dead Effect 2.
As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
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Quake
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Dead Effect 2.
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
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Quake II
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Dead Effect 2.
You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.
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Borderlands 2
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Dead Effect 2.
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
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System Shock
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Dead Effect 2.
A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!
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Destiny 2
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Dead Effect 2.
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
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Quake III Arena
Single-player alternative to Dead Effect 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Dead Effect 2.
The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.