Single-player games like XO-Planets
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to XO-Planets, 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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Plague Breaker
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with XO-Planets.
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
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Catacomb Kids
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with XO-Planets.
Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.
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Fury Unleashed: Prologue
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with XO-Planets.
Fury Unleashed is a combo-driven roguelite action platformer - each kill you score increases your combo. Hit certain thresholds and your damage resistance and healing powers will kick in! It's a game you can even beat in one, ultimate combo. Are you up for the task?
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Legend of Dungeon
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with XO-Planets.
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
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Zombie Party
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with XO-Planets.
Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets!
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with XO-Planets.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
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Vagante
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with XO-Planets.
Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.
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Jet Set Knights
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with XO-Planets.
Jet Set Knights is an old-school arcade action platformer inspired by classics from the golden age such as Mario Bros, Snow Bros or newest Super Crate Box. If You love retro 2D platformers mixed with tower defense and RPG elements, Jet Set Knight is for You!
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VIEWPORT: The A.R.K. Protocol
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with XO-Planets.
Roguelike Space simulator with a dark-humor. Keep the ship running, the crew alive-ish, and the existential dread manageable.
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Politiks - Satirical Roguelite Deckbuilder
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with XO-Planets.
Become a corrupt politician in this satirical deck-builder where you manipulate voters, sabotage rivals, and pocket campaign funds to win at any cost. Debates with rock-paper-scissors, deliver speeches by spinning roulette, and handle budgeting by ignoring the people's needs.
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Void Salvage
Single-player alternative to XO-Planets — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with XO-Planets.
Salvage derelicts, fight off bad guys, upgrade your ship, and make good or bad choices. The game starts difficult, but eventually you'll be able to sit back and watch your ship destroy everything.