Single-player games like HARDcheologist
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to HARDcheologist, 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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Ash & Adam's GOBSMACKED
Single-player alternative to HARDcheologist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with HARDcheologist.
You are a goblin gladiator in this mini-FPS roguelite. Fight your way through the Arenas. Wreck junkbots. Delight the crowd. Get paid. Cause chaos.
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LOOK UP AND GO
Single-player alternative to HARDcheologist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with HARDcheologist.
Wishlist this fast paced, fps, score attack where every run is a risk. Use your points to bet on your own survival or make other players' runs harder. Get combos by stabbing, shooting, and doing tricks. Ascend the tower. Climb the leader board. Wishlist now.
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Danger Sticks
Single-player alternative to HARDcheologist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with HARDcheologist.
A ruthless, hyper-fast, first-person stickman shooter that channels flash era stick-fight energy. Use Nostalgia to slow time, chain crisp headshots, and flow through dense arenas with a wide arsenal. Instant restarts and tight scoring reward speed, accuracy, and perfect movement.
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CRUX
Single-player alternative to HARDcheologist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with HARDcheologist.
Crux is a fast-paced single-player arena shooter roguelike, where you face waves of enemies, unique bossfights and earn powerful magic abilities across 13 arenas. Master your fluid movement, trusty arsenal and the power of the blood gods to reach the top of the CRUX Champions Leaderboard!
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StreetSync
Single-player alternative to HARDcheologist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with HARDcheologist.
Dive into a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where every shot must sync with the beat. Slide, wall-run, and harness the rhythm using your own custom music. One missed note leads to your demise. Collect powerful cards to remix the gameplay and keep the beat alive!
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HYPER DEMON
Single-player alternative to HARDcheologist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with HARDcheologist.
HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?
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Ziggurat
Single-player alternative to HARDcheologist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with HARDcheologist.
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!
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Boomerang X
Single-player alternative to HARDcheologist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with HARDcheologist.
Harness the power of a mystical boomerang to fling yourself through the air in this acrobatic arena shooter. Slice, fly, and blast through swarms of evil creatures on an abandoned island with a cryptic past. Stay agile or meet your doom.
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Stick to the Plan
Single-player alternative to HARDcheologist — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
In this game you can't pet the dog... because YOU are the dog! A relaxing and charming puzzle game about Roberto, a dog who really loves loooooooong sticks with a plan in mind.