Single-player games like Radiant Silvergun
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Radiant Silvergun, 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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Ikaruga
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
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DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
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Earthion
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
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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BIRDCAGE
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
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Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. From Japanese indie developer Yotsubane, this retro top-down shooter is a wild ride you won't want to miss out on.
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BLUE REVOLVER
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
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Mega City Force
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle
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DoDonPachi Resurrection
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
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METAL SLUG
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
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Mushihimesama
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
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ZeroRanger
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
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ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
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9th Sentinel Sisters
Single-player alternative to Radiant Silvergun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Radiant Silvergun.
The battle of the clone girls unfolds on a post-apocalyptic Earth, devastated by the alien life form known as "Bleed." Pilot the manned weapon "Father" to eliminate enemies. Upgrade weapons, create powerful builds, and strategize to successfully clear stages.