Single-player games like Astro Fighters 2178
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Astro Fighters 2178, 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 Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
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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Asteroid Blasters
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Asteroid 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 your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
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Astro Fighters
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
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Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!
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GIBZ
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Shoot, slice and surf on zombies by yourself or with friends. Fight overwhelming amounts of zombies and other monsters summoned by an evil wizard (ooOooOOOo spooky) in an early 1900s London.
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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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Guns, Gore & Cannoli
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.
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Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
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Snowman Saves Christmas
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Snowman Saves Christmas is a 1980s Inspired 2D platformer. Featuring 250 Levels of retro inspired platforming fun split across 5 game modes and Multiple PowerUp items.
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Power Ball 2021
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Power Ball 2021 is here to provide block busting, ball bouncing, gun shooting action for 1 or 2 players. Inspired by great bat and ball games of the past with powerups thrown in to help you defeat the increasingly challenging levels.
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Retro Wars
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.
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Super Hot Potato
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
A self aware Super Hot Potato is on a quest to free his fellow potato kind from their imminent doom. Help Super Hot Potato navigate treacherous screens filled with obstacles, collecting potato's and finally making your way to each screens exit. Retro inspired 80s style grid movement gameplay
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Freddy Frog
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Leap, climb, and survive in this endless arcade platformer. Collect flies, avoid dangerous wasps, conquer procedurally generated levels, and climb as high as possible while chasing the ultimate high score.
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Wings Of WW2
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Take to the skies in this action-packed WWII arcade flight combat game. Engage enemy fighters, complete critical missions, and fight for control of the battlefield.
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Space Waves
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2178 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2178.
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.