Single-player games like Scrumbag
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Scrumbag, 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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Genome Guardian 2
Single-player alternative to Scrumbag — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Scrumbag.
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic shooter with macroscopic depth. BUILD YOUR NANOBOT from hundreds of parts. SURVIVE the microbial onslaught once more in this psychedelic dive to the Abyss, full of mutations, minerals, anomalies and powerup polyps. SHMUP mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
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Vital Shell
Single-player alternative to Scrumbag — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Scrumbag.
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
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VOID/BREAKER
Single-player alternative to Scrumbag — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Scrumbag.
Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE
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Don't Die, Collect Loot
Single-player alternative to Scrumbag — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Scrumbag.
It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing their power as you rip through hordes of enemies in the ultimate power fantasy!
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HELLBREAK
Single-player alternative to Scrumbag — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Scrumbag.
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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Deadly Days: Roadtrip
Single-player alternative to Scrumbag — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Scrumbag.
Loot, shoot, and mow down zombie hordes in this bullet heaven fever dream. Embark on a deadly roadtrip, fuel your bus, decide when to extract – and get that sweet inventory management kick when that new slot in your backpack fits just right.
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ODDCORE
Single-player alternative to Scrumbag — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Scrumbag.
You have only 5 minutes to stylishly explode your way through the hordes of corrupted entities in a retro FPS, roguelike liminal-nightmare... and Timmee is here to help!
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Demon Hunt
Single-player alternative to Scrumbag — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Scrumbag.
Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!