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Single-player games like Space Probes

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Space Probes, 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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    Beat Hazard — Steam game cover

    Beat Hazard

    Single-player alternative to Space Probes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Space Probes.

    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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    BIT.TRIP FATE — Steam game cover

    BIT.TRIP FATE

    Single-player alternative to Space Probes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Space Probes.

    FATE is the penultimate chapter in the six-part BIT.TRIP series and will leave you wondering what’s next.Key Features:The arrow keys control CommanderVideo while the mouse allows you to fire anywhere on screen! Or if you prefer, plug in a controller for dual-stick shooting action!

    2013ActionIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beat Hazard 3 — Steam game cover

    Beat Hazard 3

    Single-player alternative to Space Probes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Space Probes.

    Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    2024ActionIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DubWars — Steam game cover

    DubWars

    Single-player alternative to Space Probes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Space Probes.

    DubWars is a music game that combines the mechanics of a top-down shooter with the power of Dubstep and Electronic music. Your weapons are synced to the music creating times of intense weapon load outs and calm moments where your survival skills are tested.

    2016ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Symphony — Steam game cover

    Symphony

    Single-player alternative to Space Probes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Space Probes.

    A mysterious entity is absorbing and corrupting your music before your very eyes. You must battle through your own song collection and fight to reclaim your music!

    2012ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Everyday Shooter — Steam game cover

    Everyday Shooter

    Single-player alternative to Space Probes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Space Probes.

    Everyday Shooter is an album of games exploring the expressive power of abstract shooters. Dissolute sounds of destruction are replaced with guitar riffs harmonizing over an all-guitar soundtrack, while modulating shapes celebrate the flowing beauty of geometry.

    2008IndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Soundodger+ — Steam game cover

    Soundodger+

    Single-player alternative to Space Probes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Space Probes.

    Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

    2013ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ikaruga — Steam game cover

    Ikaruga

    Single-player alternative to Space Probes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Space Probes.

    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!

    2014ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →