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Single-player games like Lonely Planet

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Lonely Planet, 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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    Retrovolver — Steam game cover

    Retrovolver

    Single-player alternative to Lonely Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Lonely Planet.

    Retro roguelite shooter set in the Wild West. Raid towns, upgrade your stats, survive as long as possible.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Second Sun — Steam game cover

    Second Sun

    Single-player alternative to Lonely Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Lonely Planet.

    Second Sun is a Hi-octane FPS with RPG elements, set in an open world, filled with intriguing landmarks, procedurally generated dungeons and tons of loot! Explore a vast, picturesque map and use your abilities to save the Empire from devastation and prevent the world from falling into darkness.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    UNYIELDER — Steam game cover

    UNYIELDER

    Single-player alternative to Lonely Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Lonely Planet.

    UNYIELDER is an intense Boss-rush Movement-FPS. Assemble your arsenal of destruction, smash your way through waves of bosses, face your own Final-Boss.

    2025ActionIndieRPG12.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Battle Shapers — Steam game cover

    Battle Shapers

    Single-player alternative to Lonely Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Lonely Planet.

    Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.

    2024Action24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Viscerafest — Steam game cover

    Viscerafest

    Single-player alternative to Lonely Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Lonely Planet.

    Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.

    2025ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    John Carpenter's Toxic Commando — Steam game cover

    John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

    Single-player alternative to Lonely Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Lonely Planet.

    Pick a character and team up with three friends ‘cause it’s time to save the world. Experience intense FPS action as you obliterate hordes of terrifying monsters! You may not be on the best team of mercenaries, but you are… a Toxic Commando!

    2026ActionAdventure31.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Forgive Me Father — Steam game cover

    Forgive Me Father

    Single-player alternative to Lonely Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Lonely Planet.

    Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

    2022ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    MULLET MADJACK — Steam game cover

    MULLET MADJACK

    Single-player alternative to Lonely Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Lonely Planet.

    MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

    2024ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dino Genesis — Steam game cover

    Dino Genesis

    Single-player alternative to Lonely Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Lonely Planet.

    Dino Genesis is an action FPS that navigates you through the forgotten island, ISLA GENESIS. You will have to defend yourself from genetically created Dinosaurs, Arachnids and Insects while discovering the dark secrets of the island.

    2025ActionIndieEarly Access6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dream Corps — Steam game cover

    Dream Corps

    Single-player alternative to Lonely Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Lonely Planet.

    Surreal horror game. You have been selected by a sinister group to participate in a twisted game of exploration and escape. Walk through dreamy, horrifying places that evoke unease and fear.

    2026IndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →