Single-player games like operation
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to operation, 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 Planetarian
Single-player alternative to operation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with operation.
Join the Planetarian, guardian of the World Tree, on an epic journey to protect various planets. Experience intense third-person shooter gameplay with bullet hell elements. Battle diverse enemies across seven visually stunning planets and collect equipment infused with planetary energy.
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Space Show edition 17
Single-player alternative to operation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with operation.
Space Show is an explosive space shoot’em up blending fast-paced arcade action with roguelite progression. Destroy waves of asteroids, battle enemy fleets, and defend Earth in an endless war where only survival… and glory matter!
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ELEVATED
Single-player alternative to operation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with operation.
ELEVATED is a multiplayer (8 vs. 1) thriller action game where eight death row inmates try to complete the given tasks to gain their freedom while being chased by the 4th horseman of the apocalypse, "The Death".
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Terraclysm Survivors
Single-player alternative to operation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with operation.
Terraclysm Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike sidescroller. Earth is in peril, jump and attack through treacherous stages packed with enemy hordes while building the ultimate loadout. With up to 8 players online, defeat the invaders and survive in this apocalyptic and chaotic challenge!
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StarHaulers
Single-player alternative to operation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with operation.
Gather 3 friends and join the Star Hauler. Shoot, destroy, explode and have fun in a fun and challenging local co-op mode.
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Army War: Shooting Simulator
Single-player alternative to operation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with operation.
You must take back the previously captured base in this military war game. As a commander, you must complete all challenging missions.
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Infiltration: Alone in Combat
Single-player alternative to operation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with operation.
A Third Person Shooter Game where you have to infiltrate the enemy lines and complete the mission.
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CAMP Z: THE AWAKENING
Single-player alternative to operation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with operation.
Camp Z is an alternate history 2D side-scrolling strategic shooter. Hitler won the war by splicing animal DNA with human DNA: The Binary Super Soldier. You are the chosen one, the very first Binary Elite, designed to usher his reign to the end of time. But will you? HELL no.
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Wizard King
Single-player alternative to operation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with operation.
Wizard King is a strategy collectible card game. (CCG / TCG) However, instead of playing cards, you will play the game with real summon creature and magic. Therefore, you can enjoy more easy and active games than ordinary card games.