Single-player games like Neonis
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Neonis, 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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Solitary Sentinel
Single-player alternative to Neonis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neonis.
Welcome to Solitary Sentinel, a captivating modern reimagination of Space Invaders and Missile Command, where you must defend against constantly evolving enemies by upgrading a single Sentinel. Enjoy simple controls, and deep strategic gameplay as you fend off the relentless onslaught!
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Gunslinger Nova
Single-player alternative to Neonis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neonis.
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
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Psyvariar 3
Single-player alternative to Neonis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neonis.
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
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XenoFeud
Single-player alternative to Neonis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neonis.
XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.
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Spelp
Single-player alternative to Neonis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neonis.
The SPELP program needs YOU to annihilate thousands of aliens with a variety of weapons, members and unique capacities. Unlock characters and make up your own team to fit your playstyle.
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Crush The Rebellion!
Single-player alternative to Neonis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neonis.
The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!
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Royal Odyssey
Single-player alternative to Neonis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neonis.
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
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Speglar
Single-player alternative to Neonis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neonis.
Frantic 4-player laser ricocheting top-down shooter. Keep it casual and enjoy the chaos, or master the surprisingly deep mechanics to obliterate your enemies. Duke it out locally in free-for-all or 2v2.
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Finding Xavier
Single-player alternative to Neonis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Neonis.
A short adventure in which you will have to use precise platforming in order to find your cat, Xavier.
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Brawl Burrow
Single-player alternative to Neonis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Neonis.
Brawl Burrow is a cozy monster-catching game where you care for your Brawlets, build them a home, battle, and catch new ones while the game sits quietly at the bottom of your screen.