Single-player games like GUNBIRD
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to GUNBIRD, 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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STRIKERS 1945
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
The vertical scrolling shooter game released in the arcade by "Psikyo". You can set the difficulty level, controls, screen orientation, etc. In addition, online rankings have been implemented! Aim to be the world's best Striker!
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DoDonPachi Resurrection
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
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DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
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Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.
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Deathsmiles
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
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Assault Android Cactus+
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
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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VASARA Collection
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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STRIKERS 1945 II
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
Easy to play, hard to master. This is one of the most iconic arcade shooter of the 90s, released by Psikyo. It comes back with many customizable options and online rankings!
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TENGAI
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
Miko-san and ninja girl blast away! The best of eccentric Japanese-style shooter is here! With online rankings!
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STRIKERS 1945 III
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
Here's a challenge from 90's arcades! The ultimate Psikyo shooter! With online rankings.
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Psyvariar Delta
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.
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Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
"Ninja JaJaMaru : The Great Yokai Battle + Hell" est un jeu d'action en 2D. Il s'agit de la dernière interaction de la série Ninja JaJaMaru qui introduit de nouveaux contrôles et de nouvelles mécaniques de jeu dans la série.
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Samurai Aces
Single-player alternative to GUNBIRD — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GUNBIRD.
Samurai and ninja fly in the sky! Freaky Japanese-style shooter known as the debut of "Psikyo". We' ve got online rankings!