Single-player games like Metal Assault
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Metal Assault, 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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2260 VR
Single-player alternative to Metal Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Violent with Metal Assault.
In 2260, the earth's resources were depleted. In order to survive, the space for human development extends to outer space. In outer space, through the continuous exploration of a team of people and horses, a new resource planet, the holy land, new discoveries have brought new hopes, and the development of human beings is continued.
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Diary of Defender
Single-player alternative to Metal Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Assault.
Into the game, you will become a defender, return to the age of war, defense the enemy wave of attack.
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Zombie City
Single-player alternative to Metal Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Metal Assault.
Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? We've done the research and want to make sure you're prepared. Fought to the end. Requires the virtual reality headset.
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One Of The Last
Single-player alternative to Metal Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Metal Assault.
Fancy pushing the dead around? Real physics based enemies for total immersion with extensive maps to explore! Move freely and join 4 co-op multi-player madness!! Unlock new areas, grab perks, drink soda-can power-ups, wall-buy weapons, build barriers, make crawlers and uber up that gun!!
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Idol Quest VR
Single-player alternative to Metal Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Assault.
Run, jump, swim, climb, and shoot in VR while evading dangerous animals and other perils in your quest for the lost idol!
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Tomb Guard VR
Single-player alternative to Metal Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Metal Assault.
Minds-on and hands-on. Customize the layout of various traps to build defense system. Protecting the tomb civilization from being plundered, you will battle with the Tomb Raiders by using BOW,SWORD and SHIELD, etc.. Archery and attack are very important, while the the layout of TRAPS is the key to victory!
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Soldier Sortie :VR Agent 006
Single-player alternative to Metal Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Metal Assault.
Soldier Sortie:VR Agent 006 is a shooting adventure game developed with HTC VIVE. The game will bring you exciting experience of VR technology. Breaking through the virtuality and reality, experience the intense gunfight and puzzle adventure in the virtual world.
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The SoulKeeper VR
Single-player alternative to Metal Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Assault.
Immerse yourself in the dark world of The SoulKeeper® universe and unravel the plots of different playable characters as you slash and cast through daunting challenges and towering enemies in an epic VR adventure. Requires VR Headset (HTC VIVE or Oculus Rift)