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Single-player games like Vietcong

Below are 5 single-player Steam games similar to Vietcong, 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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    Lifeless — Steam game cover

    Lifeless

    Single-player alternative to Vietcong — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Early Access with Vietcong.

    Immerse yourself in the post-apocalyptic co-op world of Lifeless, where base building and crafting are key. Collect weapons, gear, and food as you embark on thrilling missions to level up in a vast open world. But stay alert—relentless zombies lurk around every corner!

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Palworld — Steam game cover

    Palworld

    Single-player alternative to Vietcong — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vietcong.

    Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Feed and Grow: Fish — Steam game cover

    Feed and Grow: Fish

    Single-player alternative to Vietcong — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Early Access with Vietcong.

    Hunt and eat other fish - simply, grow into larger beasts!

    2016ActionIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RuneScape: Dragonwilds — Steam game cover

    RuneScape: Dragonwilds

    Single-player alternative to Vietcong — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Early Access with Vietcong.

    On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft to survive in this co-operative (1-4) survival crafting game. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can they hope to slay the Dragon Queen—alone or with allies.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SurrounDead — Steam game cover

    SurrounDead

    Single-player alternative to Vietcong — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vietcong.

    SurrounDead is an open world survival game. Taking place in a world ravaged by an apocalyptic catastrophe. The dead reign free and will stop at nothing to kill you.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →