Single-player games like Cassiodora
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Cassiodora, 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 Cassiodora — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Cassiodora.
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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DUNJUNGUY
Single-player alternative to Cassiodora — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cassiodora.
DUNJUNGUY is a randomly generated action RPG dungeon-crawler with Rogue-like elements. Following brave adventurers on their journey into the DUNJUN players will find bizarre unique items, epic loot, and pets that buff the player's abilities and enable them to fight off the endless hordes of creatures.
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ARKADIANAX
Single-player alternative to Cassiodora — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Cassiodora.
Shoot your way through hordes of enemy ships, tanks, mine fields, wind mills, lazer beams, massive boss fights and software bugs, all in a multidimensional shoot em up like never seen before!
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Eigengrau
Single-player alternative to Cassiodora — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Cassiodora.
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
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WING-IT
Single-player alternative to Cassiodora — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Cassiodora.
Adapt or crash! WING-IT is a 2.5D shooter where your arsenal is a slot machine. Shoot down drones to trigger the Toy Box Gacha and swap weapons on the fly. Fight through Medy's house, survive the bullet hell, and defeat the mechanical monstrosities ruling the house.
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Destroiders
Single-player alternative to Cassiodora — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Cassiodora.
No nonsense, action packed, 2.5D, Asteroids inspired shooter. Scream around speeding rocks narrowly avoiding an untimely death as you obliterate rocks whilst harvesting their valuable resources. See how far you and your friends can get. Best played with mates but also pretty fun on your own.
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Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators
Single-player alternative to Cassiodora — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cassiodora.
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
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Astro Fighters 2
Single-player alternative to Cassiodora — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Cassiodora.
Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.
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Eternity: The Last Unicorn
Single-player alternative to Cassiodora — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cassiodora.
Classic RPG, with lore based on Norse mythology. Travel through mesmerizing locations, meet fantasy characters and fight to protect Elven immortality.