Single-player games like Zero Sum
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Zero Sum, 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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cursor+cursor
Single-player alternative to Zero Sum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Zero Sum.
cursor+cursor is a fast-paced arena shooter where you don't control one avatar... but two at the same time! Position your pair of cursors wisely to protect your core, upgrade your equipment and create unique builds to survive, all the while enjoying a "minimalist cyberpunk-ish" vibe.
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Deck of Potential
Single-player alternative to Zero Sum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zero Sum.
Deck of Potential combines roguelike deckbuilder with bullet heaven. Collect cards, fuse them, and slap on sticker upgrades to beat thousands of monsters. Take down dungeon bosses, unlock new cards, characters, and discover fusion recipes to build the ultimate auto-firing deck.
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Psycho Ripper
Single-player alternative to Zero Sum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zero Sum.
Psycho Ripper is a top down action shooter with modified conditional formations. Explore a randomization of challenges as you blast through a sentient crystal mine, confronting progressively baneful threats and equip unusual armaments, as you speculate further through a grand and unknown chaos.
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LeadCount
Single-player alternative to Zero Sum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zero Sum.
Fight against thousands of enemies at a time on a wide-open map. Earn XP for every kill and level up to gain skill points for persistent permanent upgrades. Discover synergies between different weapons, upgrades, and power-ups, making each round unique.
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Battle Nap
Single-player alternative to Zero Sum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zero Sum.
Battle Nap is a roguelite top-down shooter where your picnic nap becomes an explosive journey into dreamland domination. Build your arsenal, stack your perks, and blast through your subconscious to ensure you don’t wake up until the job is done. Don't wake up - the fight is just getting good!
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Blood Rush
Single-player alternative to Zero Sum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zero Sum.
BLOOD RUSH is a fast paced, skill based FPS, mixed with roguelites elements. Upgrade yourself, buy unique guns, drain miracles from relics and destroy anyone or anything standing on your way!
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KILLBEAT
Single-player alternative to Zero Sum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zero Sum.
Shoot, reload, and kill to the beat in this fast-paced roguelike. Discover powerful item synergies and unlock new trials as you fight your way to the heart of the planet.
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The Journey of the Gnomes: The Battle of the Elder Isles
Single-player alternative to Zero Sum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Zero Sum.
Journey of the Gnomes: The Battle of the Elder Isles is an atmospheric fantasy survivors-like bullet heaven. Stand against the shadow horde, master elemental spell synergies, unlock unique character abilities, and protect the ancient light of the Gnomelands.
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Pancake Patrol
Single-player alternative to Zero Sum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Zero Sum.
Recruit companions, crush monster hordes and duel bullet hell bosses in this delicious Survivors-like meets Bullet Hell genre mix! Unlock a variety of delicious food weapons, face the horde, master intense patterns and conquer Boss Rush. Choose your heroes and join the Pancake Patrol!