Single-player games like Schizoids
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Schizoids, 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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Arcadia
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
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Cosmic Cruiser
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
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Blue Jay Joyride
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.
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Delta Light 2
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Delta Light 2 is my love letter to classic flash games! With new arcade graphics, a fresh engine, and a killer soundtrack. Explore + 35 handcrafted maps in the Campaign. then dive into Infinite Mode. With fruity power-ups and a set of unlock-able characters, this is Delta Light like never before!
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Frenzy
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
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Truxton 2
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
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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While you are Downloading
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
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Syder Arcade
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
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Alchemist
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
In this classic retro platformer, take on the role of a skilled Alchemist to battle an evil warlock. Transform into a mighty golden eagle to traverse the winding chambers of the warlock's dread castle, or hurl lightning bolts at terrifying foes, to unite the four pieces of the Spell of Destruction.
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Jumping Jack
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
In this addictive arcade style platformer from 1983, jump through 20 levels of moving platforms, zany hazards, and bizarre enemies, each more difficult than the last. Time your jumps carefully, because one wrong move could send you hurtling downwards.
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Ah Diddums
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
In this classic ZX Spectrum game from 1983, take on the role of the loyal Teddy, trying to leave the toybox to comfort a crying baby. But watch out! The other toys, scared that the baby being comforted will lead to mother turning out the lights, will try to stop you!
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Stonkers
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
One of the world's first real-time strategy games, originally released for the ZX Spectrum in 1984. Move your units across varied terrain to meet the enemy, managing strategic positioning and supply lines.
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Pedro (C64/Spectrum)
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
In this cartoony arcade game, released in 1984 for home microcomputers, take on the role of the titular Pedro, a frustrated gardener trying desperately to protect his precious flower garden from invading animals.
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B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum)
Single-player alternative to Schizoids — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Schizoids.
In this cartooney club-em-up, released in 1984 for home microcomputers by Imagine, take on the role of the titular B.C. Bill, a true paragon of prehistoric sensibilities, solving all his many issues with his versatile wooden club.