Single-player games like Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute, 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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Meteor Storm
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
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Guardian Force - Saturn Tribute
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
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Red Blue Cell
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
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Guntech 2
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
Guntech 2 is a return of the good old “cave flyer” shoot ’em ups genre. It’s a twin-stick shooter influenced by such classics as Thrust, Oids, Geometry Wars, and Asteroids. You can play in single-player, or couch co-op with up to 4 players!
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Starlight: Eye of the Storm
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
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Astro Fighters
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
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BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
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Truxton 2
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
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STRIKERS 1945
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
The vertical scrolling shooter game released in the arcade by "Psikyo". You can set the difficulty level, controls, screen orientation, etc. In addition, online rankings have been implemented! Aim to be the world's best Striker!
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STRIKERS 1945 II
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
Easy to play, hard to master. This is one of the most iconic arcade shooter of the 90s, released by Psikyo. It comes back with many customizable options and online rankings!
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TENGAI
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
Miko-san and ninja girl blast away! The best of eccentric Japanese-style shooter is here! With online rankings!
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STRIKERS 1945 III
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
Here's a challenge from 90's arcades! The ultimate Psikyo shooter! With online rankings.
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Psyvariar Delta
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.
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Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
"Ninja JaJaMaru : The Great Yokai Battle + Hell" est un jeu d'action en 2D. Il s'agit de la dernière interaction de la série Ninja JaJaMaru qui introduit de nouveaux contrôles et de nouvelles mécaniques de jeu dans la série.
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GUNBIRD
Single-player alternative to Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute.
"Marion" the little great wizard in the steampunk world. The masterpiece of the "Psikyo Shooting"! Online rankings are available.