Single-player games like SpinZap
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to SpinZap, 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 SpinZap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SpinZap.
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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Meteor Blasters
Single-player alternative to SpinZap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with SpinZap.
Meteor Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate the space rocks. Play 4 players Co-op or Versus Mode with friends.
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Operius DX
Single-player alternative to SpinZap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SpinZap.
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
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URG
Single-player alternative to SpinZap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with SpinZap.
URG is a retro-style side-scrolling arcade shooter with beautiful 3D graphics and a ton of action with big explosions and a co-op mode for up to four players.
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A Blast From The Past
Single-player alternative to SpinZap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SpinZap.
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
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Asteroids: Recharged
Single-player alternative to SpinZap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SpinZap.
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
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RagingBlasters
Single-player alternative to SpinZap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SpinZap.
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
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Zero Wing
Single-player alternative to SpinZap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SpinZap.
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!