Single-player games like Archivist: Protocol Zero
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Archivist: Protocol Zero, 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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The Way of Ping-Pong
Single-player alternative to Archivist: Protocol Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Archivist: Protocol Zero.
A roguelike bullet-hell shooter where table tennis meets ancient mythology. Wield your paddle to strike enemies with bouncing balls, retrieve them to attack again, and craft powerful builds through strategic upgrades.
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Gladiator's Arena
Single-player alternative to Archivist: Protocol Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Archivist: Protocol Zero.
Gladiator's Arena is a top-down arena shooter rogue-lite where you play as a gladiator wielding up to 7 different medieval weapons to fight off hordes of enemies. Choose from a variety of upgrades and abilities to create unique builds.
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Polycar Blitz
Single-player alternative to Archivist: Protocol Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Archivist: Protocol Zero.
Shift into high gear and defend the moon! In this top-down rougelike vehicle shooter, gun down monsters and upgrade your Polycar to fend off against increasingly difficult waves of alien invaders! Do you have what it takes to win?
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Maniac
Single-player alternative to Archivist: Protocol Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Archivist: Protocol Zero.
Ever just tired of it all? Ready for change? Wanna bet it all on sheer mayhem and destruction? In comes Maniac, a rogue-lite crime action game in which the world goes against you, and your insanity creates chaos!
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Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers
Single-player alternative to Archivist: Protocol Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Archivist: Protocol Zero.
"Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers" is an exhilarating top-down shooter survival game. The mission is to break through the enemy's fortified defenses and face extreme survival conditions. you will lead this brave squad, utilizing each member's unique skills and defeat powerful enemies!
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BALL x PIT
Single-player alternative to Archivist: Protocol Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Archivist: Protocol Zero.
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
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Nuclear Throne
Single-player alternative to Archivist: Protocol Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Archivist: Protocol Zero.
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
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Spellbook Demonslayers
Single-player alternative to Archivist: Protocol Zero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Archivist: Protocol Zero.
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?