Single-player games like Hold the Line
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Hold the Line, 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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Backrooms: Liminal Tether
Single-player alternative to Hold the Line — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Hold the Line.
Explore the seemingly endless shifting expanse of the Backrooms in this isometric pixel-style liminal horror game. Discover and research anomalies, and upgrade your tether to delve deeper into the unknown.
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Afterdepth
Single-player alternative to Hold the Line — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hold the Line.
Explore, build, and survive in the depths of a forgotten world. Manage oxygen, power, and resources as you uncover the secrets buried beneath the surface.
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Invaders Loop
Single-player alternative to Hold the Line — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Hold the Line.
In Invaders Loop, which combines classic arcade spirit with roguelite mechanics, survive relentless waves of enemies raining down from the depths of space, dodge bullets, equip yourself with various items from the market, and defeat epic bosses.
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DAMNED
Single-player alternative to Hold the Line — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hold the Line.
DAMNED is a nerve-wracking survival/management experience where you are the only one who can keep a colossal dam from collapsing.
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VIVID
Single-player alternative to Hold the Line — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hold the Line.
Be a plant in this cozy, narrative-driven plant survival simulation about nature, responsibility, and interconnected systems. You will grow procedurally over time, explore evolving environments, and shape a fragile ecosystem through meaningful choices.
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Galactic Simulator2: Stargate
Single-player alternative to Hold the Line — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hold the Line.
Galactic Simulator 2: Stargate is a roguelite simulation game inspired by the Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter. Pilot your ship, gather resources, build stargates, and discover other civilizations as you explore an ever-evolving galaxy.
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Underroot
Single-player alternative to Hold the Line — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hold the Line.
Mine, explore, gather resources, complete quests, upgrade your gear, and discover hidden secrets in this cozy fantasy mining adventure.
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Maple Blade
Single-player alternative to Hold the Line — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hold the Line.
Explore a haunted forest and rescue the neighbor's cat! A grid-based exploration game where you chop your way through the woods, fight off restless spirits, solve little puzzles, and help the townsfolk. Every playthrough is different-- cut your own path and relax in a serene autumn world.