Single-player games like Graze Counter GM
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Graze Counter GM, 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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Graze Counter
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Graze Counter GM.
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
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DRAINUS
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
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BLUE REVOLVER
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
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Astebreed: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
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Assault Android Cactus+
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
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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DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
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Hellsinker.
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Graze Counter GM.
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!
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ZeroRanger
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
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ETHER VAPOR Remaster
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.
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KAMUI
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
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Psyvariar Delta
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
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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Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Graze Counter GM.
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
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Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
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Akai Katana Shin
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
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Psyvariar 3
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Graze Counter GM.
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
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Revolgear Zero
Single-player alternative to Graze Counter GM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Graze Counter GM.
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!