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Single-player games like Cockroach Simulation

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Cockroach Simulation, 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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    Hell Division — Steam game cover

    Hell Division

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

    Hell Division is a game from the 3rd person, which is a battle of combat drones.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure13.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Wraith of the Galaxy — Steam game cover

    The Wraith of the Galaxy

    Single-player alternative to Cockroach Simulation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Cockroach Simulation.

    The Wraith of the Galaxy is a third-person space combat game. Aliens have taken over outer space in order to conduct experiments on entire planets. Destroy them or they will destroy you.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Red Planet Rampart — Steam game cover

    Red Planet Rampart

    Single-player alternative to Cockroach Simulation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Cockroach Simulation.

    You are deployed to the desolate red planet to reforge humanity's hope. With no hospitable atmosphere, no nurturing water sources, only relentless storms, unknown alien creatures, you must use wit and determination to survive on this alien land and build a Mars base of your own.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation11.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    nanos world™ — Steam game cover

    nanos world™

    Single-player alternative to Cockroach Simulation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Cockroach Simulation.

    The next-generation open-world multiplayer sandbox. Play community-made game modes, create addons with Lua scripting, import custom assets from Unreal Engine 5, and host your own dedicated servers for hundreds of players!

    ActionSportsStrategySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Starfield Battlegrounds — Steam game cover

    Starfield Battlegrounds

    Single-player alternative to Cockroach Simulation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Cockroach Simulation.

    On the occasion of the invasion of alien races, in order to defend our homeland on Earth, you will play the role of one of humanity's ace pilots, piloting aircraft provided by various countries, galloping in the universe, and fighting against alien fleets.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crown Chained — Steam game cover

    Crown Chained

    Single-player alternative to Cockroach Simulation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Cockroach Simulation.

    From zero to legend — write your own epic comeback. Play as a fallen soul, build your team with loyal companions, overcome impossible odds, and reclaim your glory to rise to the top again.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Airborne Empire — Steam game cover

    Airborne Empire

    Single-player alternative to Cockroach Simulation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Cockroach Simulation.

    Build your sky city while exploring a vast landscape in this Open World RPG City Builder. Combining the methodical construction and management of a city builder; the unique lift, balance, and propulsion needed for a flying city; and the compelling characters, dangers, and adventures of an RPG!

    2026ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blood Rush — Steam game cover

    Blood Rush

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

    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!

    2025ActionIndieRPG14.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cockroach Simulator household survivor — Steam game cover

    Cockroach Simulator household survivor

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

    Cockroach Simulator household survivor Allows you to simulate being a cockroach that even you can't imagine. In its view, you too are a terrible thing.

    2023ActionIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →