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Single-player games like A Blast From The Past

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to A Blast From The Past, 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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    SpinZap — Steam game cover

    SpinZap

    Single-player alternative to A Blast From The Past — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with A Blast From The Past.

    SpinZap is a challenging game in classic arcade style. Use your reflexes, dexterity and boss skills to conquer 81 levels of circle zapping madness.

    2020ActionIndieCasual8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Asteroid Blasters — Steam game cover

    Asteroid Blasters

    Single-player alternative to A Blast From The Past — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with A Blast From The Past.

    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.

    2021Action1.39 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Astro Attack — Steam game cover

    Astro Attack

    Single-player alternative to A Blast From The Past — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with A Blast From The Past.

    A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.

    2024ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nova Swarm — Steam game cover

    Nova Swarm

    Single-player alternative to A Blast From The Past — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with A Blast From The Past.

    Pick a ship, dive into readable bullet chaos, take down huge angry bosses, grab the bonus core you probably should have left alone, and chase one cleaner run in Nova Swarm.

    2026ActionIndie3.59 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RESHOOTER — Steam game cover

    RESHOOTER

    Single-player alternative to A Blast From The Past — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with A Blast From The Past.

    RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.

    2026ActionEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blast'N Bounty — Steam game cover

    Blast'N Bounty

    Single-player alternative to A Blast From The Past — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with A Blast From The Past.

    Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!

    ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Asteroids: Recharged — Steam game cover

    Asteroids: Recharged

    Single-player alternative to A Blast From The Past — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with A Blast From The Past.

    How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

    2021Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RagingBlasters — Steam game cover

    RagingBlasters

    Single-player alternative to A Blast From The Past — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with A Blast From The Past.

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    2021ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Space Towers — Steam game cover

    Super Space Towers

    Single-player alternative to A Blast From The Past — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with A Blast From The Past.

    Super Space Towers is a space 3D physics puzzle action game. You have been tasked with cleaning up the mess left by the aliens' attempts to sabotage the orbital power towers.Contain the orbs, rescue the stranded workers & escape the towers!

    2021ActionStrategyIndie5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →