Single-player games like Nuclear Assault
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Nuclear Assault, 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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Asteroids... But Roguelite
Single-player alternative to Nuclear Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nuclear Assault.
Start off as a weak ship with a simple attack and fight through waves of enemies, earning currency in order to purchase upgrades for your ship. The never ending waves of enemies grow in number, power, and variety as you progress. Purchase upgrades to keep pace with them.
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Dead End City
Single-player alternative to Nuclear Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nuclear Assault.
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
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Tiny Tank
Single-player alternative to Nuclear Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nuclear Assault.
The era of Tiny Tank begins! Tiny Tank is a Classic Hero Shooter, in this game you only have one objective and that is to… SURVIVE! Hold out and battle the hordes of enemies with each wave being harder than the last.
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TetsunoEbi
Single-player alternative to Nuclear Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nuclear Assault.
I made this game as top view shmup STG(also known Shoot'em ups) game.but some people think as Shrimp STG.shrimp type anti-aircraft tank TETSUNOEBI!control the tank and destroy drones or AI tanks or large bosses.
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Soul Machine
Single-player alternative to Nuclear Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nuclear Assault.
Build your ultimate mech and face endless hordes of rogue robots. In this fast-paced rogue-lite twin-stick shooter, combine devastating weapons, unlock synergies, and salvage scrap to survive the mechanical swarm. Will your chassis hold together?
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Rind
Single-player alternative to Nuclear Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nuclear Assault.
A sci-fi arcade shooter built on pure momentum. Dash, double-jump, punch, and gun through waves of robots closing in from every side. Every kill bursts neon explosions against the scorched metal. Never stop moving.
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Circuit Breakers
Single-player alternative to Nuclear Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Nuclear Assault.
Talented and ferocious weapon experts needed to eliminate a dangerous mechanical menace that threatens the existence of humanity. Up to six positions available. Benefits include traveling the world to eliminate robots.
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AIRANBLADE
Single-player alternative to Nuclear Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nuclear Assault.
AIRANBLADE is a 3D vertical progression action game, like the classic shoot 'em up games. Fight against squadrons of enemy aircrafts and gigantic bosses. Enjoy beautiful special effects and lots of explosions and lasers coming from every corner.