Single-player games like Gunslinger Nova
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Gunslinger Nova, 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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Psyvariar 3
Single-player alternative to Gunslinger Nova — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslinger Nova.
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
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Crush The Rebellion!
Single-player alternative to Gunslinger Nova — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslinger Nova.
The galactic empire is under siege from the rebel scum in all directions! Fight through endless waves of rebel ships using all of the weapons and resources at your disposal as you execute your sole orders: to Crush The Rebellion!
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Protocol Omega: Resist and Survive
Single-player alternative to Gunslinger Nova — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslinger Nova.
In this 2.5D top-down shooter you command a damaged battle spaceship. Survive the waves of hostile enemies, upgrade your ship, discover hidden places and get your crew home.
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GUNPIG: Firepower For Hire
Single-player alternative to Gunslinger Nova — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslinger Nova.
Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles!
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Stop the Saturnians!
Single-player alternative to Gunslinger Nova — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslinger Nova.
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
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Star Duality
Single-player alternative to Gunslinger Nova — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslinger Nova.
A quick arcade-style shooter where you constantly have to weigh choices between improving your stats, expanding your mines, building your defenses or going on the attack, before the enemies either take your resources or overrun you
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Speglar
Single-player alternative to Gunslinger Nova — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslinger Nova.
Frantic 4-player laser ricocheting top-down shooter. Keep it casual and enjoy the chaos, or master the surprisingly deep mechanics to obliterate your enemies. Duke it out locally in free-for-all or 2v2.
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Royal Odyssey
Single-player alternative to Gunslinger Nova — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslinger Nova.
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.