Single-player games like Yars: Recharged
Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to Yars: Recharged, 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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Centipede: Recharged
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
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Asteroids: Recharged
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
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SUPER CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Back with new weapons, new enemies, and with more circuits to break than ever! Destroy millions of robots in this free-to-play shooter with up to 6 players local or online.
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Shwip
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Dominate global leaderboards as you face an unrelenting geometric force. Shwip blends twin-stick arcade action with tight controls, jaw-dropping pixel destruction, and devastating weapons and abilities. Evade, outlast, and play with style in four game modes, both solo and local multiplayer.
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Assault Android Cactus+
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
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Chippy
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
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Berzerk: Recharged
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.
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Cloud Cutter
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.
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Yar's Revenge
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Take flight as you explore exotic alien worlds and seek to avenge your fallen race
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Bit Blaster XL
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
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Orbt XL
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
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Ding Dong XL
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions. Challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!
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Super Bit Blaster XL
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
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Diamo XL
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Diamo XL is a fast-paced, addictive, and challenging arcade score chaser. Dodge obstacles, rack up high scores, and master precise movement. Easy to learn but tough to master, it's perfect for quick sessions or leaderboard dominance. Play while waiting in queue or push for endless high-score glory!
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Bing Bong XL
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Bing Bong XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Dodge obstacles, collect points, and survive as long as possible in this addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge. Perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue for another game!
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Poosh XL
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Poosh XL is a neon-infused, one-button arcade score chaser where precision and timing are everything. Launch yourself past obstacles, collect powerups, and climb the leaderboards in this fast-paced, endlessly challenging game. Simple to learn, hard to master, perfect for quick, addictive gameplay!
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Missile Command: Recharged (2020)
Single-player alternative to Yars: Recharged — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Yars: Recharged.
Fire missiles to protect your bases! A classic arcade game's back and recharged!