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Single-player games like Overcoming Pain

Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Overcoming Pain, 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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    Zombie City — Steam game cover

    Zombie City

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Overcoming Pain.

    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.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dead Purge: Outbreak — Steam game cover

    Dead Purge: Outbreak

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Overcoming Pain.

    Dead Purge: Outbreak is a modern first-person shooter set in an unforgiving post-apocalyptic world where every minute can be your last.

    2017ActionIndieViolent14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Zombie Desperation — Steam game cover

    Zombie Desperation

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Overcoming Pain.

    Zombie Desperation is a small horror game where you shoot hordes of zombies until you die, aiming to obtain a higher rank in the online leaderboards while unlocking new scenarios and weapons.

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    New Outbreak — Steam game cover

    New Outbreak

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Overcoming Pain.

    New Outbreak is a 2D top-down zombie survival game. It allows you to survive how you want, build the things you want and take care of your companion.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    绝境幸存者 Escape Zombie Land — Steam game cover

    绝境幸存者 Escape Zombie Land

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Overcoming Pain.

    This is a side scrolling platform game that includes multiple story lines, puzzle solving and levels, also it has Semi-RPG elements which brins more fun to the gamer, the game is presented in retro piexel art.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    One Of The Last — Steam game cover

    One Of The Last

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Overcoming Pain.

    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!!

    2017ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Xmas Zombie Rampage 2 — Steam game cover

    Xmas Zombie Rampage 2

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Overcoming Pain.

    John Iron is back, the Marine Killing Machine. Zombie invasion in China! Alert! Alert! They have stolen the Xmas presents and the priceless girlie photo collection from the famous Sakura Gallery with all the lovely girlie photos. Time to strike back! The chaos strike back! Hooray!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    THE LAST HUNT — Steam game cover

    THE LAST HUNT

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Overcoming Pain.

    November 2029, 4 years after the great war nearly all life forms on earth are dead. You are one of the last survivours. You have to fight your way thru the hordes of undead creatures. If you love old school arcade shooters like Commando, Dogs of War, Mercs... then this is the right game for you!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ashes — Steam game cover

    Ashes

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Overcoming Pain.

    Chaos and devastation devoured the last sparkles of life. Surviving is the main task.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Slice of Life — Steam game cover

    Slice of Life

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Overcoming Pain.

    What to do when you are alone?

    2017IndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Endlessness — Steam game cover

    Endlessness

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Overcoming Pain.

    Endlessness is a game for relaxation with an infinite terrain generating. Enjoy the journey through the endless areas.

    2018IndieSimulationRacing0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ashes 2 — Steam game cover

    Ashes 2

    Single-player alternative to Overcoming Pain — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Overcoming Pain.

    Ashes 2 is a post-apocalyptic game in the 'zombie survival' genre. This is result of the evolution of the game Ashes. This is author's project was created especially for fans of survival.

    2020ActionAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →