Single-player games like Anything But A Gun
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Anything But A Gun, 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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Dopaminer
Single-player alternative to Anything But A Gun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Anything But A Gun.
DOPAMINER is a fast-paced FPS that combines boomer-shooter chaos with roguelike based slot machine scaling. Rip a slot machine off the casino wall, turn killstreaks into pure dopamine-fueled carnage and paint the city yellow with jackpots!
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The Hollow
Single-player alternative to Anything But A Gun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Anything But A Gun.
The Hollow is a first-person shooter with a semi-open world set in the Tunguska anomaly and Ukrainian adventure novel.
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Halls of Nyarlathotep
Single-player alternative to Anything But A Gun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Anything But A Gun.
Explore the shifting labyrinths of the Dreamlands in this Lovecraftian roguelite FPS, where every shot, step, and secret chips away at your sanity as you face eldritch horrors and ancient Outer Gods.
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Iron Dogs
Single-player alternative to Anything But A Gun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Anything But A Gun.
In Iron Dogs, take the helm of 1940's inspired aircraft in a colorful retro-inspired arcade flight-sim where you will blast hordes of enemy aircraft, naval vessels and more! Engage in dogfights (literally) with hostile aircraft, while flying through beautifully hand-crafted environments.
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StreetSync
Single-player alternative to Anything But A Gun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Anything But A Gun.
Dive into a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where every shot must sync with the beat. Slide, wall-run, and harness the rhythm using your own custom music. One missed note leads to your demise. Collect powerful cards to remix the gameplay and keep the beat alive!
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PolyClassic: Wild
Single-player alternative to Anything But A Gun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Anything But A Gun.
This game is an action game that combines elements of the classic retro shooter and low poly styling. The player's task is to destroy all enemies that come across on the way.
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Hail of Hexes
Single-player alternative to Anything But A Gun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Anything But A Gun.
Featuring three playable characters, over twenty gameplay-altering items, and over ten unique upgradeable spells, every Hail of Hexes run will be unique. Explore new builds and truly master the classic arcade combat in this hand-drawn side-scrolling shoot-em-up.
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Shard Defender: Rogue
Single-player alternative to Anything But A Gun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Anything But A Gun.
Protect your crystal at all costs! Build your defense line, upgrade your abilities, and fight against endless waves of enemies in this fast-paced survival game that blends fluid FPS action, tower defense strategy, and roguelike mechanics.