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Single-player games like Dual Core

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Dual Core, 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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    Zombie Party — Steam game cover

    Zombie Party

    Single-player alternative to Dual Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dual Core.

    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!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON — Steam game cover

    HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON

    Single-player alternative to Dual Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dual Core.

    HELLFRONT is an intense top-down shooter. Conquer ground, build a base, and command your troops in battle! Play PvP or beat the campaign co-op or solo.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nine Parchments — Steam game cover

    Nine Parchments

    Single-player alternative to Dual Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Dual Core.

    Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!

    2017ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cobalt — Steam game cover

    Cobalt

    Single-player alternative to Dual Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dual Core.

    Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Discover the secrets of a distant colony in a cosmic campaign, take on challenges and rule the leaderboards, or face off against others in local and online multiplayer.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lost Castle / 失落城堡 — Steam game cover

    Lost Castle / 失落城堡

    Single-player alternative to Dual Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dual Core.

    Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rampage Knights — Steam game cover

    Rampage Knights

    Single-player alternative to Dual Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dual Core.

    Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bravery and Greed — Steam game cover

    Bravery and Greed

    Single-player alternative to Dual Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dual Core.

    Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Assault Android Cactus+ — Steam game cover

    Assault Android Cactus+

    Single-player alternative to Dual Core — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dual Core.

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    2015ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →