Single-player games like Insectipede
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Insectipede, 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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2nd Shot
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Insectipede.
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
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Spaceman Defender
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Insectipede.
Defend the Little Spaceman Dudes from aliens! Blast waves of Alien Abductors and UFOs across 50 challenging levels in this fast-paced ’80s-style arcade space shooter.
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STARR RINGER
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Insectipede.
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
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Dead End City
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Insectipede.
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
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WAVECADE
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Insectipede.
WAVECADE is a sci-fi, arcade-style #shmup where YOU control the speed of the game. Destroy blocks, minions and bosses in style as you collect powerups and avoid hazards. How far can you go?
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Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Insectipede.
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
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Martian Invaders
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Insectipede.
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
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THUNDER STRIKER
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Insectipede.
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
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The Ultimate Trivia Challenge
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Insectipede.
How well do you know your trivia? Choose from 9 popular categories and challenge friends and family in Party Mode (up to 4 players).
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Brick Breaker Premium
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Insectipede.
The classic brick-breaker game is back! 35 challenging levels to complete with that classic brick breaker feel, heroic storyline, and classic power-ups. Unlock the ending cutscenes—if you’ve got the skill to make it that far.
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Brick Breaker Premium 3
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Insectipede.
The arcade classic returns with the trilogy finale. Blast through 50 new levels to wipe out The Evil Snarfers for good. Use classic power-ups and the new Multi-Shot Laser Paddle to save Earth—and unlock the final ending cutscenes.
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Trivia King
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Insectipede.
Challenge yourself in Trivia King or play Party Mode (up to 4 players). Includes 8 popular categories and thousands of multiple-choice questions.
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The Movie Trivia Challenge
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Insectipede.
How well do you know your movies? Choose from 9 fan-favorite categories and challenge friends and family in Party Mode (up to 4 players).
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Retro Racers 2
Single-player alternative to Insectipede — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Insectipede.
Retro Racers 2 delivers top-down arcade racing with 12 tracks to unlock, four classic power-ups, and hazards that punish mistakes. Time gate openings for an edge, dodge sudden oil slicks, and race in smooth 60FPS HD.