Single-player games like ROLLA
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to ROLLA, 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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Alexus 2040
Single-player alternative to ROLLA — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ROLLA.
Relive that pure arcade thrill that you haven't experienced... in a long time! Load up on unique power-ups to create deadly combinations, unlock new ships with unique abilities, and defeat numerous bosses along the way.
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Devileader
Single-player alternative to ROLLA — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ROLLA.
Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.
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X-Morph: Defense
Single-player alternative to ROLLA — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ROLLA.
Unique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower defense strategy. You are the invader! Use destructive weapons or lead your enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.
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Xentron Attack
Single-player alternative to ROLLA — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ROLLA.
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
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Madville+
Single-player alternative to ROLLA — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ROLLA.
Madville+ is a rogue-lite / arena shooter with ridiculous upgrades. It is designed to have short play sessions (30-40 min) and replayability.
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Nora and Frank
Single-player alternative to ROLLA — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ROLLA.
Blast through hordes of vicious mutants and science-gone-wrong experiments to save your goblin friends in a stylish retro-magic post-apocalypse. An auto-shooter where builds are made of baseball cards and candy. What? Yeah, we’re confused too!
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Carrot Revenge
Single-player alternative to ROLLA — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ROLLA.
Rabbit was torn from his family. He doesn't know why. He doesn't know where he is. But he knows revenge.
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Towers & Tentacles
Single-player alternative to ROLLA — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ROLLA.
A holographic goldfish commands an octopus pilot in this 2D action tower defense game. Build towers, fight alongside them, and redirect power where it’s needed most. Hold back the waves, repair your crashed ship, and escape the alien planet.