Single-player games like Apocalypse Train
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Apocalypse Train, 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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IronFire Idle Defense
Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Train — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Apocalypse Train.
Defend IronFire against endless waves of zombies in this defense game with idle mechanics and roguelite progression. Create near-infinite builds, unlock multiple weapon types, upgrade your defenses, gain powerful bonuses, and more! How many days can you survive?
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CLEAR RED
Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Train — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Apocalypse Train.
A first-person roguelike buried in a Cold War ICBM bunker under alien siege. Defend the missile. Drill through soil, tunnels, caves and even ancient temples. Collect resources, craft items, upgrade everything. Burn coal to keep bunker running. Find two launch keys. Fire. Kill the mothership. Repeat.
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Keep Her Safe
Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Train — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Apocalypse Train.
Keep Her Safe is a survival shooting game. Gather resources, fortify your base, and withstand zombie hordes to keep the rocket project alive and bring an end to the acid rain apocalypse. Besides the hard life in wasteland, you can also chill up with friends in different multiplayer gameplays.
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Doom Reignite
Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Train — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Apocalypse Train.
The apocalypse crisis erupts again, and mutated zombies threaten the only humans left. As a member of the Atlas Doomsday Squad, explore survival in a Roguelike world with a Lowpoly art style, gather resources, refine gear, and seek a path forward for humanity.
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Dead Oil
Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Train — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Apocalypse Train.
Defend your armored rig against ruthless raiders in this intense roguelike survival driller. Extract precious Oil, scavenge resources, and upgrade your rig. Is there enough time to drill a little deeper and reinforce your rig before the raiders launch their next attack?
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Rombykon
Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Train — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Apocalypse Train.
Become Romby, a tiny crystal lost in space! Survive and defend the crystal against dark waves by upgrading crazy weapons, planting strange flowers, and using tarot cards. Explore constellations, defeat bosses, and unlock over 100 unique skills.
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Boomfish
Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Train — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Captain, open fire! Blast swarms of monster fish! Combine special ammo, secondary weapons and crew support. Boost your firepower with salvage upgrades and return with a hold full of loot. Unlock 50+ armaments, recruit and train 100+ crew, earn deep-sea blessings and brave deadlier waters!
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Apocalypse Express
Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Train — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Apocalypse Train.
Conduct, upgrade and repair your train through endless waves of enemies in a post-apocalyptic setting. In this action management roguelike, the player decides to embark on a journey through the wasteland looking to fulfill the dream of seeing the remains of the outside world.
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Starwake
Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Train — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Apocalypse Train.
Command a starship through a dangerous, procedurally generated galaxy in this fast-paced roguelike where every pinball shot can mean the difference between victory and destruction.