Single-player games like Super Retro Fighter
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Super Retro Fighter, 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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雷鸟Thunderbird
Single-player alternative to Super Retro Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Super Retro Fighter.
Thunderbird is a classic arcade-style STG. You will be the pilot of the space fighter, stepping onto the space stage, engaged in a war between many forces. Fly a fighter jet, experience the speed of a shot under fire, or learn the truth behind war.
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Astro Fighters
Single-player alternative to Super Retro Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Super Retro Fighter.
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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Eagles of World War 2
Single-player alternative to Super Retro Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Super Retro Fighter.
A fantasy based arcade shooter set in World War 2 with frantic bullet hell shooter style gameplay and a bullet time slo motion mechanic. Take on the enemy forces solo or with a friend either in local co-op or online with STEAM's remote play together.
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Starlight: Eye of the Storm
Single-player alternative to Super Retro Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Super Retro Fighter.
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
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Meteor Storm
Single-player alternative to Super Retro Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Super Retro Fighter.
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
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Dogyuun
Single-player alternative to Super Retro Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Super Retro Fighter.
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
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Truxton 2
Single-player alternative to Super Retro Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Super Retro Fighter.
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
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Wings Of Bluestar
Single-player alternative to Super Retro Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Super Retro Fighter.
This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.