Single-player games like Ballpoint Universe - Infinite
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite, 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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DRAINUS
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
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Really Big Sky
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!
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Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
Ring Runner combines the fast-paced action of space combat with the rich story and skill variety of an RPG.Trek across the universe in a 30 hour long story-driven campaign based on a companion Sci Fi novel, or challenge 6 scenarios alone, cooperatively, or competitively through local or online multiplayer.
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Stellar Interface
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
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Intrusion 2
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid
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GIGANTIC ARMY
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.
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GoNNER
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
GoNNER is a tough as hell procedurally-generated 2D platformer with roguelike elements, following the largely misunderstood and altruistic Ikk on a journey to cheer up his only friend in this world - a giant landbound whale named Sally - by searching for just the right trinket in the deep and dark places nearby.
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Drifting Lands
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place!
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Normal SHMUP
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
Normal SHMUP is a strange shoot em' up game based around classic gameplay. Fight the enemies and regain control of the world again.
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Toy Battlegrounds: Shoot 'Em Up Survival
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
Toy Battlegrounds is a shoot 'em up survival game set in a kid’s bedroom. Battle endless waves of toys using a variety of weapons in atmospheric nighttime surroundings. Survive against different enemy types, collect power-ups, and prove your skills in this action-packed toy war!
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Diluvion: Resubmerged
Single-player alternative to Ballpoint Universe - Infinite — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ballpoint Universe - Infinite.
Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.