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Single-player games like Missile Command: Recharged (2020)

Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to Missile Command: Recharged (2020), 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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    Asteroids: Recharged — Steam game cover

    Asteroids: Recharged

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    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.

    2021Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Invaders Extreme — Steam game cover

    Space Invaders Extreme

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

    2018Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック — Steam game cover

    Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    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.

    2015ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RagingBlasters — Steam game cover

    RagingBlasters

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    2021ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Syder Arcade — Steam game cover

    Syder Arcade

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    2013ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Breakout: Recharged — Steam game cover

    Breakout: Recharged

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.

    2022ActionCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beat Hazard — Steam game cover

    Beat Hazard

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    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.

    2010ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Centipede: Recharged — Steam game cover

    Centipede: Recharged

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    2021Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Atari Vault — Steam game cover

    Atari Vault

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    Relive the Golden Age of Gaming with 100 of the most iconic Atari games from the 70’s and 80’s. Now with online multiplayer capability, this extensive catalog includes classic Atari titles like Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, and many more, paired with intuitive new controls.

    2016ActionSportsStrategyDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bit Blaster XL — Steam game cover

    Bit Blaster XL

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Orbt XL — Steam game cover

    Orbt XL

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ding Dong XL — Steam game cover

    Ding Dong XL

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions. Challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Bit Blaster XL — Steam game cover

    Super Bit Blaster XL

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    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!

    2020ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Diamo XL — Steam game cover

    Diamo XL

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    Diamo XL is a fast-paced, addictive, and challenging arcade score chaser. Dodge obstacles, rack up high scores, and master precise movement. Easy to learn but tough to master, it's perfect for quick sessions or leaderboard dominance. Play while waiting in queue or push for endless high-score glory!

    2017ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bing Bong XL — Steam game cover

    Bing Bong XL

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    Bing Bong XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Dodge obstacles, collect points, and survive as long as possible in this addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge. Perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue for another game!

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Poosh XL — Steam game cover

    Poosh XL

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    Poosh XL is a neon-infused, one-button arcade score chaser where precision and timing are everything. Launch yourself past obstacles, collect powerups, and climb the leaderboards in this fast-paced, endlessly challenging game. Simple to learn, hard to master, perfect for quick, addictive gameplay!

    2023ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pivot XL — Steam game cover

    Pivot XL

    Single-player alternative to Missile Command: Recharged (2020) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Missile Command: Recharged (2020).

    Pivot XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Pivot, dodge obstacles, and survive as long as possible in this addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge. Perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue for another game!

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →