Single-player games like 1976 - Back to midway
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to 1976 - Back to midway, 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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2076 - Midway Multiverse
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
Paying homage to classic side-scrolling shooters, 2076 offers the ultimate space combat simulation experience combining the genre's classic gameplay with new and original mechanics that only VR can offer: hit, grab, drag, push, etc. Enjoy a classic retro VR experience in a totally innovative way!
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Orbital Strike VR
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
Orbital Strike VR is a tactical space combat sim that places you and up to 3 friends as pilots for Starfall's forward fleet. Fly through space using unique hand-jet thrusters, command powerful fire support, and open a path for your capital ships in this thrilling sci-fi adventure.
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Destroiders
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
No nonsense, action packed, 2.5D, Asteroids inspired shooter. Scream around speeding rocks narrowly avoiding an untimely death as you obliterate rocks whilst harvesting their valuable resources. See how far you and your friends can get. Best played with mates but also pretty fun on your own.
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Pulsar, The VR Experience
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 1976 - Back to midway.
PULSAR is an award-winning 40-minute Immersive Art Installation with occasional interaction: a tribute to the imaginative spirit of six-year-old Eloise who lost her battle with leukemia. Three portals into deep space. Three unique, music-driven journeys.
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Non Fingo VR
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with 1976 - Back to midway.
Non Fingo is a VR Space Combat Sim with n-body gravity, realistic(ish) physics, fully simulated projectiles, and 0g player movement in Early Access under active development by an independent, solo developer.
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Maze Shooter
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
Maze Shooter is a smart challenge, a maze adventure VR game that can be freely combined through maze gameplay. Before playing, SteamVR needs to be set to OpenXR.
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The Catapult VR
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
Game about hero in castle siege, vs stickmans with catapult and archers with bows and arrows.
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Ultimate Starfighter
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
An unknown Alien Race has launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha and are regrouping! Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated.
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Operation Warcade VR
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
Relive the experience of playing the classic war arcade in a totally amazing way, thanks to virtual reality and the innovative immersion system that will make it possible for you to travel inside the video game.
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Touring Karts
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with 1976 - Back to midway.
Touring Karts takes maximum advantage of the possibilities of VR by reinventing KART-type races in the midst of chaos full of action and surprises. The game can also be enjoyed on non-VR platforms.
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MiniDrivers
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 1976 - Back to midway.
The craziest races are now on your hand with MiniDrivers! The animated serie which is loved by millions of people around the world has a new main character: You! Create your own stores or change the rules becoming World Champion.
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MiniBikers
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
MiniBikers is the craziest race to reach your hands! The animated series that has captivated millions of people around the world has a new star: You! Create your own stories or change the racing rules and become a World Champion.
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PERFECT ANGLE: The puzzle game based on optical illusions
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
Challenge your mind with puzzles based on optical illusions. Find the perfect angle by rotating the camera to clean up the chaos and find a shocking story fraught with twists.
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Final Soccer VR
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
Experience the thrill of soccer like never before with Final Soccer, a football simulator designed specifically for virtual reality. Immerse yourself in the game with the most realistic graphics and animations captured from professional players' movements.
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Off-Road Paradise: Trial 4x4
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
Off-Road Paradise is the 4x4 trial game featuring the most realistic off-road experience under extreme paradisiacal and impressive environments created for you to enjoy from the first minute in the most spectacular way.
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Lander 8009 VR
Single-player alternative to 1976 - Back to midway — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1976 - Back to midway.
The high tech armoured suit VR flight simulator where you flight using the power contained in your gloves