Single-player games like Swarm
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Swarm, 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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SpellPunk VR
Single-player alternative to Swarm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swarm.
In SpellPunk you will unleash extraordinary powers and turn into a mighty magician who will cast spells by drawing magical symbols in the air with his/hers own hands. And yes, you will be immersed in a stunning, abstract world, experiencing fast-paced magical duels.
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Virtual Ricochet
Single-player alternative to Swarm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swarm.
“Death-defying tennis with robots and laser guns!” Virtual Ricochet is built from the ground up as a fusion of the best of VR shooters and tennis-style mechanics in a retro-futuristic synthwave arena - IN SPACE!
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Moorhuhn / Crazy Chicken VR Blast
Single-player alternative to Swarm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swarm.
Get ready to blast some chickens like no other with “Crazy Chicken VR Blast!” Feel the arcade vibe as you enter in Virtual Reality. Test your arcade shooting skills in a variety of all the classic levels you know and love. Every level offers new challenges and new weapons to unlock.
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Warp Out
Single-player alternative to Swarm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swarm.
A VR exclusive shoot 'em up, Warp Out projects you in four different worlds full of enemies to destroy. Only your skill can bring you to the top of the leaderboards!
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Hyperwheel Overdrive
Single-player alternative to Swarm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Swarm.
Groundbreaking VR car combat featuring FPS mechanics, arena battles, racing, and stunts. Start your hyperwheel car, grab your laser rifle, and take on other hyperwheelers or bots for the trophy!
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Tiny Archers VR
Single-player alternative to Swarm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swarm.
Draw your bow and defend your kingdom in this immersive VR tower defense archery game! Step into the role of the realm's finest archer as you face waves of attacks from cunning goblins and ruthless orcs. Test your skills, compete on leaderboards, and be part of the evolving community!
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Captain ToonHead vs the Punks from Outer Space
Single-player alternative to Swarm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swarm.
Ever wanted to beat a T-Rex up with a chancla, while building powerful towers that shoot piñatas, hot sauce and heat-seeking fireworks? Captain ToonHead is the VR tower defense game of your cartooniest dreams.
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Distortion VR
Single-player alternative to Swarm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swarm.
The world of Distortion exists in a Cyberpunk mega city in the near future. It is a world where technology is being abused and the citizens are being controlled by thought from birth. What's real is uncertain.
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SWARM 2
Single-player alternative to Swarm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Swarm.
Swarm 2 is a roguelike shooter built VR with a unique movement mechanic, global leaderboards, and weekly challenges. Endlessly replayable and infinitely challenging. It's like Spider-Man with Guns!