Single-player games like Gravitaws
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Gravitaws, 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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The Last Sideran
Single-player alternative to Gravitaws — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gravitaws.
The Last Sideran is a hand-drawn 2D arcade shoot ’em up with select stylized 3D elements, following Zenia, the last Sideran. Dodge the Spikes, gather star essence, unlock ships with distinct weapons, and chase high scores through escalating runs.
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Throst
Single-player alternative to Gravitaws — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gravitaws.
Throst is a 2D-retro-arcade-action adventure about precision flying under constant gravity. Dive through tight tunnels, outmaneuver and destroy defenses. Grab the enemy’s energy orbs, and blast your way back to orbit before you’re crushed or shot down.
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Iron Skies
Single-player alternative to Gravitaws — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gravitaws.
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
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Royal Odyssey
Single-player alternative to Gravitaws — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gravitaws.
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.
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Contra: Operation Galuga
Single-player alternative to Gravitaws — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gravitaws.
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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Arcade Architect
Single-player alternative to Gravitaws — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gravitaws.
Build and run your own retro arcade—where every machine is fully playable. Design your layout, master the games, and grow your neon empire.
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Gray Goo
Single-player alternative to Gravitaws — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gravitaws.
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
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Wayfarer Colony: Veylan
Single-player alternative to Gravitaws — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Gravitaws.
Explore the uncharted Veylan star system as Kael, a Wayfarers pilot searching for a new home for humanity. Battle the rival Vesper Accord, survive hostile environments across diverse planets and moons, and uncover the story through 30 missions featuring retro-inspired gameplay and visuals.