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, 4 heavy weapons with alt-fires, 21 enemy types, colossal bosses, AI squadmates, permanent upgrades, skull keys and secrets. Completely free, no in-game purchases. Epic soundtrack!
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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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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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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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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!
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Fashion Police Squad
Single-player alternative to It Could Be Worse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with It Could Be Worse.
Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice!