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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 — Steam game cover

    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.

    2024ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    LOOK UP AND GO — Steam game cover

    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.

    2026ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Danger Sticks — Steam game cover

    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.

    ActionSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CRUX — Steam game cover

    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!

    2024ActionIndie12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    StreetSync — Steam game cover

    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!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hyper Fin — Steam game cover

    Hyper Fin

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

    Hyper Fin is a High-Speed Arena Fighter where you Out-Maneuver your enemies and Bash into their weak points.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GYRE Grazeline — Steam game cover

    GYRE Grazeline

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

    A neon endless tube-runner where flying close pays. Pilot a ship down an accelerating luminous tunnel, threading gaps that arrive faster the longer you last. Distance builds your score, near misses add to it. Skim the edges, hold your nerve, and beat your own best line.

    2027ActionSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    HYPER DEMON — Steam game cover

    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?

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stick to the Plan — Steam game cover

    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.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →