Single-player games like Space Elite Force II
Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to Space Elite Force II, 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 Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Space Elite Force II.
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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Vortex Attack EX
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Elite Force II.
Galaxy is in danger with hostile ships swarming from the opening vortex. Blast enemies with huge variety of upgradeable ships. Frantic arcade shooter featuring world leaderboards and fun multiplayer mode will keep you playing until all ships are unlocked; galaxies saved. WARNING:VERY_ADDICTIVE
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Space Elite Force
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Elite Force II.
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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Super Bit Blaster XL
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Elite Force II.
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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Space War: Infinity
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Elite Force II.
Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.
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Steredenn: Binary Stars
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Elite Force II.
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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R-Type Dimensions EX
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Space Elite Force II.
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
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Shoot 1UP DX
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Elite Force II.
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
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Super Hydorah
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Elite Force II.
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
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R-Type Final 2
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Space Elite Force II.
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
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TYPE
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Elite Force II.
A fast-paced roguelike typing game with command abilities and high skill ceiling
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Railway Islands - Puzzle
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Space Elite Force II.
Railway Islands is a puzzle game about designing a railway map for a large archipelago. Make a safe path between the stations and let your train deliver all the resources and go to the next island.
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In Game Adventure: Legend of Monsters
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Elite Force II.
A top-down arena shooter with a wide variety of weapons and enemies. Confront hordes of zombies and monsters in totally random generated arenas.
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Space Smash
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Elite Force II.
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
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Puzzle Car
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Space Elite Force II.
A minimalist and relaxing experience. Challenge yourself to move pieces to assemble a safe path for your car and collect all the items on the way, while listening to a relaxing soundtrack in a totally minimalist environment.
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Sokocat - Islands
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Space Elite Force II.
Push one block at a time to solve sokoban-style puzzles on beautiful and relaxing islands.
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Sokocat - Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Space Elite Force II — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Space Elite Force II.
Embark on a challenging feline adventure in the style of Sokoban, moving blocks, avoiding traps, and collecting precious artifacts with our furry protagonist! Get ready to unravel puzzles and explore dungeons full of surprises!