Single-player games like Nexus Survivors
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Nexus Survivors, 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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Valkyrie Rising: Hordes of Ragnarök
Single-player alternative to Nexus Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nexus Survivors.
Carve through the Hordes of Ragnarök in a Bullet Heaven Roguelite inspired by Norse myth. Complete quests mid-run to earn the favor of Odin and Thor, then build the run out of the powers they hand you.
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Helmscape
Single-player alternative to Nexus Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nexus Survivors.
Lead a party of fantasy heroes in action-packed battles...in SNAKE formation! Choose your party and venture forth into an ever-changing world as you discover new heroes and find better loot to keep gearing up.
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Ooze Odyssey
Single-player alternative to Nexus Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nexus Survivors.
Ooze your way through dank dungeons and dissolve thousands of monsters in this top-down shoot’em up roguelite. Slay enough and gather their essence to earn new cards from the Witch’s deck. Defeat powerful foes and explore deep places to earn more cards for your deck!
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The Dumbgeon
Single-player alternative to Nexus Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nexus Survivors.
The Dumbgeon is a fantasy bullet hell where you fight hordes of enemies with random and challenging modifiers. Unlock champions, items, and upgrades to aid you in your quest. Escape the dungeon for a more casual experience or test your limits with how long you can survive to earn greater rewards!
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Path of the Runecaster
Single-player alternative to Nexus Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nexus Survivors.
Defeat massive hordes of enemies to grow ever more powerful! Unlock new runes and spells to create insane combinations! Gain tons of experience and learn the true meaning of the Runecaster’s path.
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16 Cyber-Personalities: Survivors
Single-player alternative to Nexus Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nexus Survivors.
Inspired by MBTI, this is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter roguelite where your inner world becomes the battleground. Harness the power of four elemental sprites to fend off the sinister forces lurking in your mind. No matter what your personalities are, you can conquer your darkest thoughts!
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Morsels
Single-player alternative to Nexus Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nexus Survivors.
Morsels is a fast-paced creature collecting roguelite with a rotating roster of characters to switch between at will. Overcome a clique of killer cats as you fight your way out of the sewers in this unique, action-packed journey.
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Demon Hunt
Single-player alternative to Nexus Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nexus Survivors.
Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!
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Planes of Fear
Single-player alternative to Nexus Survivors — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nexus Survivors.
Planes of Fear is a psychological horror game that takes you through ever-intensifying layers of fear. Each level, inspired by a different phobia, features unique mechanics. In couch multiplayer mode, the game randomly selects the next player after each level. How long can you endure the terror?