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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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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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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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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Signal Zero
Single-player alternative to Exodemic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Exodemic.
A sci-fi roguelike shooter where aim and movement are unified into one mouse. Pilot a Simuler, command your ship, deploy escorts, and tear through colossal bosses. Easy to grasp, ruthless under pressure.
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Slipspace Panic
Single-player alternative to Exodemic — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Exodemic.
A trip through slipspace gone awry. Shoot and evade waves of attackers for your freedom in this twin-stick shooter micro-game!