Single-player games like Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant, 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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POPAPOM
Single-player alternative to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant.
A fast-paced action platformer roguelite with frantic combat, hundreds of modifying items, and dangerously charismatic monsters in the best arcade arena style. It’s time to make a POPAPOM!
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Squid Commando
Single-player alternative to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant.
Squid Commando is an action-packed, classic arcade run & gun game that can be played solo or in co-op.
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Biomech Hell
Single-player alternative to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant.
A run and gun that mixes old-school mechanics from games like Contra, Gunstar Heroes and Metal Slug; with more modern features and a large dose of violence. A total arcade experience for all lovers of retro gaming!
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Dark Scrolls
Single-player alternative to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant.
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.
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Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
Single-player alternative to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant.
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!
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Contra: Operation Galuga
Single-player alternative to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant.
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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Rogue Stormers
Single-player alternative to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant.
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
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Bleed 2
Single-player alternative to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant.
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
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HYPERVIOLENT
Single-player alternative to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant.
An ancient evil has awoken in the depths of a remote mining asteroid, stirred from its slumber by man's lust for power. Unaware, you answer a distress call and become stranded, surrounded by monstrous foes. Unravel the mystery of this madness and stop its spread in this horror retro shooter!
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Guns of Midnight
Single-player alternative to Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant.
This brutally difficult arcade shooter pits you against the clock, armed with only your wits and a big f---ing gun. Race to escape the city before the stroke of midnight, compete with your steam friends and with players around the globe to secure your place on the leaderboards!