Single-player games like Pollinate or Die
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Pollinate or Die, 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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Hell Bug
Single-player alternative to Pollinate or Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pollinate or Die.
Hell Bug is a simple roguelite shooter where you build a swarm of chaos from the remains of your enemies. Designed as a basic arcade style experience, you focus on crushing mutant bugs and unlocking defeated bosses' children, as powerful new allies. Each bug has a story, some shouldn't be told.
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Wind Runners
Single-player alternative to Pollinate or Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pollinate or Die.
Wind Runners is a high-speed bullet-hell dogfighting roguelite where you start as a lone pilot, turning each flight into a fight for freedom. Face the ruthless technotheist Realm, take on relentless fleets and colossal bosses, and let your victories ignite a growing resistance across the star system
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HELLEVATORS
Single-player alternative to Pollinate or Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Pollinate or Die.
HELLEVATORS is a fast-paced action-roguelike where you must jump, dash, slide and BLAST your way through Hell's public transit system. Make friends with weirdos, amass mystical knick-knacks and get frighteningly rich as you battle your way out of eternal damnation. Wishlist now!
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The Magus Circle
Single-player alternative to Pollinate or Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pollinate or Die.
Magic is Art. Draw arcane sigils & combine powerful upgrades to dominate an endless Tide. Meet other mages and unlock their abilities. Discover the secrets hidden inside the Magus Mansion. Raise your familiars & enjoy some tea.
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Duck Paradox
Single-player alternative to Pollinate or Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pollinate or Die.
Shoot bouncing bullets in this roguelike precision platformer killing corrupted ducks while searching for Dr. Paraducks’ beloved pet throughout the multiverse! To return to safety you’ll need to tackle difficult-to-master trials, run after run, earning upgrades, while maintaining your sanity!
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Million Depth
Single-player alternative to Pollinate or Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pollinate or Die.
Craft original weapons and engage in strategic time-freezing battles as you dive into the million-floor deep underground world of this deep-diving action strategy game.
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Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite
Single-player alternative to Pollinate or Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pollinate or Die.
The Animal Evolution Roguelite. Hunt, Flee, Scavenge and Thrive in a living ecosystem. Choose from 125+ Evolutions and Specialisations for unique creature combinations in every run. Adapt to survive the natural curve in order to beat carcinisation... or get Darwin'd trying!
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Repetendium
Single-player alternative to Pollinate or Die — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pollinate or Die.
Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...