Single-player games like Star Fighter
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Star 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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Starfield Battlegrounds
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
On the occasion of the invasion of alien races, in order to defend our homeland on Earth, you will play the role of one of humanity's ace pilots, piloting aircraft provided by various countries, galloping in the universe, and fighting against alien fleets.
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Space Explore
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Star Fighter.
Space Explore gives you a first hand experience of the journey that astronauts take while embarking on space missions. The space station circles the earth, 400 kilometers above us. It serves as a research laboratory and is also suited for testing spacecraft systems and equipment.
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Nomad Station
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
Become a master MI6 saboteur, and earn your name as the ministry's most important asset on the Moon in this 1st-person shooter VR sci-fi epic! Follow the orders of your handler, or explore and find new weapons and defenses! Do whatever it takes to complete your mission!
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Journey to Earth
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
You are an experienced astronaut, stranded in space. Will you reach Earth, or will you get lost in space and die?
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Strike Vector
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
"Strike Vector is gorgeous shooter with strong mechanics and lots of customisation" 7.7/10 – IGN"it more than makes up for by being a gorgeous, intensely competitive experience that matches its aesthetic appeal with pure shooter satisfaction"– 7.
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The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
The Voidness is a SCI-FI psychological horror game where it takes place inside the void where it's filled with just gloom - the only way to see is by scanning the environment with your range finder device, however you are not alone. Don't breathe ... as they are listening.. and watching.
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ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with Star Fighter.
Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!
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AFTERBURN
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
Your daily dose of air combat. Super easy to pick up, minimum requirements and vibrant visuals. Setup your aircraft and jump into action!
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МЕМОЛОГИЯ
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
MEMOLOGY is a comprehensive test that shows how deeply you are immersed in the culture of memes.
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She Will Shoot
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
She Will Shoot - is a cool zombie killer from the third person in a variety of scenery. Choose an arena and use different types of weapons to clear it of zombies.
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Car Tuning Simulator
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
Car Tuning Simulator is designed so that you can create, modify and paint your own, luxury car, and then go to the track to test it in action!
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Street Striker
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
Street Striker is an arcade game about street fighting. Choose your hero and arena, find weapons, or use your hand-to-hand combat skills to stand up against waves of bandits and complete the level.
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Bullet Wave
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
Bullet Wave is a driving first-person shooter straight out of the 90s. Go to the space station to fight against hordes of zombies, combat drones and infernal evil spirits.
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Bigger Trucks
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
Bigger Trucks is a simulator of big cars that deliver cargo, in off-road conditions.
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Bigger Bikes
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
Bigger Bikes is a simulator of riding bikes, in off-road conditions. The game is based on realistic control of motorcycles and bicycles and fun physics!
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Your Sword Is So Big
Single-player alternative to Star Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Fighter.
Your Sword Is So Big is an emotional fantasy game. The detailed appearance of the character, a deep combat system and sensual animations will not let you get bored, and the beauty of the local castles and landscapes takes your breath away!