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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Ikaruga
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
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Waves
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
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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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Assault Android Cactus+
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
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Savant - Ascent REMIX
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Savant - Ascent REMIX is an explosive shoot-em-up / scrolling shooter, starring an acrobatic wizard on an elevator-ride. Unlock destructive spells & acrobatic moves as you survive through a tower brimming with robotic fiends!
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Beat Hazard
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
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Nex Machina
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Vortex Attack EX.
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
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Mushihimesama
Single-player alternative to Vortex Attack EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Vortex Attack EX.
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
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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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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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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.