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Single-player games like Monkeys Don't Fear Hell

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Monkeys Don't Fear Hell, 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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    You Are Circle — Steam game cover

    You Are Circle

    Single-player alternative to Monkeys Don't Fear Hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Monkeys Don't Fear Hell.

    You are a circle in a sharp world. Fight jagged enemies in a neon twin-stick bullet-hell roguelite, build devastating ability combos, and grow from fragile to unstoppable through shifting neon labyrinths.

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    Underwater DuO — Steam game cover

    Underwater DuO

    Single-player alternative to Monkeys Don't Fear Hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Monkeys Don't Fear Hell.

    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.

    2026ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BOMBSHELL BLITZ — Steam game cover

    BOMBSHELL BLITZ

    Single-player alternative to Monkeys Don't Fear Hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Monkeys Don't Fear Hell.

    BOMBSHELL BLITZ is an explosive twin-stick tank shooter with minor roguelite elements. Upgrade your tank and ace your combat exams to impress your cute supervisors with the highest scores you can!

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    Wild Island — Steam game cover

    Wild Island

    Single-player alternative to Monkeys Don't Fear Hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Monkeys Don't Fear Hell.

    You are stranded on a mysterious island, trying to escape. A sandbox where you stack items, craft synergies, and turn simple weapons into pure power. Experiment with runes, accessories, and pets. Discover the island’s mysteries and rebuild your sanctuary to uncover what the island truly wants.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NO LIFE: Zombie Survivor — Steam game cover

    NO LIFE: Zombie Survivor

    Single-player alternative to Monkeys Don't Fear Hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Monkeys Don't Fear Hell.

    NO LIFE: Zombie Survivor is a brutal survival roguelite where you’ll face endless hordes of relentless zombies. Choose your survivor and weapons, each with unique abilities and playstyles, and gear up for increasingly intense battles against the undead.

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    DET-33 — Steam game cover

    DET-33

    Single-player alternative to Monkeys Don't Fear Hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Monkeys Don't Fear Hell.

    A bullet-heaven roguelite in the ruins of new London. Take contracts from four warring factions, build a gun that breaks the game, and reach the evac before the city closes over you. 700+ weapons, interlocking build engines, and a fresh map every run.

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    Bugs & Birdies — Steam game cover

    Bugs & Birdies

    Single-player alternative to Monkeys Don't Fear Hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Monkeys Don't Fear Hell.

    Gather, craft, farm, fight! Wash up on a pixel archipelago, build a farmstead and raise an army of hens, trade with frogs – then hold the line at night against beetle swarms, brave the dungeons and face the Beetle King.

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    Irradiant Skies — Steam game cover

    Irradiant Skies

    Single-player alternative to Monkeys Don't Fear Hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Monkeys Don't Fear Hell.

    Irradiant Skies is an arcade roguelite blending brick-breaking and bullet-parrying combat. Reflect enemy attacks, chain powerful upgrades, and master unique ships as you ascend through waves of enemies.

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