Mycopunk Single Player & Solo Guide

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Jul 11

Written by Jason B.

Yes, you can play Mycopunk solo. But the game is heavily built for 4-player co-op, so solo play is not balanced or advertised as the standard. There’s no offline mode, no AI bots, and no setting that scales the enemy count for one player. That said, solo is possible if you know how to set it up and prepare for the difficulty spike.

How to Start a Solo Game

To play solo, you need to create a private lobby manually. The game will not fill your team unless it’s set to public.

Step 1: Open the Socials Menu

From the main hub, open your Inventory, then look at the top tabs and select Socials.

Step 2: Select Join a Crew

Inside Socials, choose Join a Crew. This lets you control your matchmaking visibility.

Step 3: Set Visibility to Private

In the crew menu, change your visibility from Public (default) to Private. This tells the game not to match you with anyone.

Step 4: Start Your Mission

Now, when you queue for a mission, you’ll enter solo. You won’t get any players added, and no one can join you mid-run.

What You’re Dealing With in Solo

There are no difficulty modifiers when playing solo. Mycopunk does not reduce enemy counts or health if you're alone. The missions still generate full-sized waves and enemy groupings as if you had a full crew.

That means:

Hordes will still swarm you
Objectives still need full effort
Ammo and health pickups are not increased
Downed states don’t exist in solo, so death is instant

You're also missing all squad synergy. No one revives you, no one pulls aggro, and no one covers you while you interact with objects. You have to do everything yourself.

Best Practices for Solo Runs

Pick the Right Class

Some classes are almost impossible to solo with. These are your best options:

Bruiser: Great for pushing forward, soaking damage, and stunning crowds. His Hard-Light Shield gives breathing room.
Glider: Excellent mobility, good damage, and solid self-sustain through healing rockets.
Scrapper and Wrangler are much weaker solo. They’re built around team support or setups that only shine with backup.

Lower the Difficulty

If you go in solo on normal or higher, expect to get overrun fast. Drop the difficulty to the lowest setting until you get better gear and stronger upgrades.

Use Upgrades

Your character upgrades and weapon boosts make a huge difference. Spend your Gats and Upgrade Points wisely between missions. Don’t hoard resources if you’re planning a solo run.

Learn the Map Layouts

Many missions have fixed or semi-fixed layouts. Knowing where enemy spawns, ammo caches, and climbable areas are can save you when you’re overrun.

Abuse Elevation and Choke Points

Enemies don’t handle verticality well. Glider and Scrapper can reach higher ground where ranged enemies struggle to follow. Use doorways, ramps, and ledges to avoid getting surrounded.

What You Don’t Get in Solo

No AI teammates
No revives
No scaling advantage
No special loot modifiers

This is not Left 4 Dead with bots. You’re on your own, and the game doesn’t cut you any slack.

Final Blurb

Solo in Mycopunk is possible, but it’s not for beginners. You have to manually set a private lobby, pick a self-reliant class, and expect full-sized enemy waves. With no scaling or NPC backup, solo play is a raw survival challenge.

But if you like doing everything yourself, it absolutely works.

FAQ

Q: Does Mycopunk have a solo mode?

No dedicated mode, but setting your lobby to private lets you play solo.

Q: Are enemies scaled down when playing solo?

No. Enemy numbers and health stay the same as if you had 4 players.

Q: Do you get AI teammates?

No. There are no bots or helpers. You’re fully solo.

Q: Can you revive in solo?

No. If you go down, the run ends.

Q: Which class is best for solo?

Bruiser is best for defense. Glider is best for mobility and healing.

Q: Can you play offline?

No. Mycopunk requires an internet connection at all times.