Single-player games like Truxton 2
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Truxton 2, 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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Grind Stormer
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
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Dogyuun
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
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Astro Fighters
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
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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Meteor Storm
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
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Asteroids: Recharged
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
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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Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
UFOs! Aliens! Aircrafts! Resistance! SHOOT 'EM UP! Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers is a spaceship shooter with 2D gameplay and 3D environment. Enjoy a smart combination of a fast-paced shooting experience and the 1950's sci-fi movies aesthetic, with live-action cutscenes.
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Contra: Operation Galuga
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
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Sky Force Reloaded
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
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Earthion
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
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Gimmick! 2
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!
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Wunderling DX
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Dash, jump, and fly at full speed through Wunderling DX: a non-stop puzzle platformer and the world's first "goomba simulator"! Race against the clock, beat tricky puzzles to uncover shiny secrets, and stomp the odds to please your evil overlord!
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Zero Wing
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
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Truxton
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
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Twin Cobra
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
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Out Zone
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
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Tiger Heli
Single-player alternative to Truxton 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Truxton 2.
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!