Single-player games like Exodemic
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Exodemic, 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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Rick Henderson
Single-player alternative to Exodemic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Exodemic.
Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.
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Void Wars
Single-player alternative to Exodemic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Exodemic.
Dodge, shoot and free the galaxy of the evil space mega corp. Use a variety of different weapons and spaceships, each with different playstyles to overcome many challenging levels.
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Space Warpster
Single-player alternative to Exodemic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Exodemic.
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
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Star Devil
Single-player alternative to Exodemic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Exodemic.
Star Devil is a Sci-fi Station Survival Roguelike Game with dynamic alien infection. Playable in both single player and split-screen co-op.
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Astromino
Single-player alternative to Exodemic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Exodemic.
A roguelite battle against cosmic evils - drop customized polyominoes, collect relics, and execute powerful combos to defeat your enemies!
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Space Mercenary Defense Force
Single-player alternative to Exodemic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Exodemic.
Defend against the alien invasion and take down the mother ship! Utilise branching upgrade trees, unlock new ships, and equip permanent upgrades to create your own unique build and defeat the growing hordes of invaders in this sci-fi action roguelike!
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Void Resurgence
Single-player alternative to Exodemic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Exodemic.
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
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Star Scavenger
Single-player alternative to Exodemic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Exodemic.
Dig your way out of debt. Star Scavenger is a roguelike top-down shooter about blasting asteroids to get the precious minerals inside. Scavenge, dodge pirates, and beat the market to free yourself from an unjust punishment.