Single-player games like Flesh
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Flesh, 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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WDF
Single-player alternative to Flesh — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Flesh.
‘WDF’, is a horizontal shmup game with a Boss-rush style in that the difficulty will increase slightly after the player clears all stages and continues to the next loop. Each loop will be different from the other. Also, it has a main campaign mode with a longer stage and weapon upgrades.
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USG
Single-player alternative to Flesh — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Flesh.
'USG' Is a captivating vertical shoot 'em up featuring hand-drawn animations and a unique art style. Customize your run with multiple weapon upgrades
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Angelstruck
Single-player alternative to Flesh — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Flesh.
Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.
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Astebreed: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Flesh — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Flesh.
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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Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Single-player alternative to Flesh — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Flesh.
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
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Shooting Stars!
Single-player alternative to Flesh — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Flesh.
This game is the answer to one of the most important questions in life: “I can haz lazer kitty?“ Yes you can!
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Serious Sam 3: BFE
Single-player alternative to Flesh — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Flesh.
Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!
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Ikaruga
Single-player alternative to Flesh — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Flesh.
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
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miniStrike
Single-player alternative to Flesh — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Flesh.
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.