Single-player games like It Could Be Worse
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to It Could Be Worse, 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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RIFTFALL
Single-player alternative to It Could Be Worse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with It Could Be Worse.
HELL DIDN'T CLOSE. IT EVOLVED. A fast, brutal retro indie FPS raised on the 90s classics: a 20-level campaign, 6 heavy weapons with alt-fires, 60+ enemy types, unique boss arenas, AI squadmates, permanent upgrades, skull keys, secrets and an epic soundtrack.
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DOGENSTEIN
Single-player alternative to It Could Be Worse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with It Could Be Worse.
WELCOME TO SATIRE ON SATIRE! Take on the crazy "WOKE" warriors destroying the world and enforcing their absurd ideology in this hilariously fast-paced retro FPS. Control the fearless BULLDOG and fight back for common sense against political correctness!
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MULLET MADJACK
Single-player alternative to It Could Be Worse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with It Could Be Worse.
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
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Turbo Overkill
Single-player alternative to It Could Be Worse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with It Could Be Worse.
Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!
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HELLBREAK
Single-player alternative to It Could Be Worse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with It Could Be Worse.
HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.
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Slyders
Single-player alternative to It Could Be Worse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with It Could Be Worse.
Slyders is a survivor-like, roguelite bullet-hell FPS where you fight overwhelming hordes of enemies and unleash a ridiculous arsenal of upgrades. You’re Aryx, a fearless fox freedom fighter on his supersonic battle turtle who aims to liberate Sky World from evil.
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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Single-player alternative to It Could Be Worse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with It Could Be Worse.
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
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Hellbound
Single-player alternative to It Could Be Worse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with It Could Be Worse.
Classic First Person Shooter style game. Like the good old days. An action game focused on speed, gore, guns, and metal music. Inspired by the 90s’ classics with modern visuals and audio!