Single-player games like Vortex Attack EX
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Vortex Attack EX, 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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Energy Fighters
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vortex Attack EX.
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
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Space Elite Force II
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
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Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
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Super Bit Blaster XL
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
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1993 Space Machine
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
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Space Elite Force
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
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Chippy
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
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Steredenn: Binary Stars
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
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Beekyr Reloaded
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?
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Beekyr
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Beekyr is a shooter game where you will lead a bee-fighter through 23 amazing levels in fields, dark forests, rivers and dangerous caves to avenge his queen and hive from the evil wasp queens and their soldiers… The vengeance will be served! Beekyr (Vanilla Edition)
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Slam and Roll
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Trap enemies in giant balls, kick them into massive combos and clear the screen. Travel the world, unlock characters, play co-op, or embrace Action Roguelike Chaos Mode.