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Single-player games like Cosmic Cursor

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Cosmic Cursor, 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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    Space Survivors — Steam game cover

    Space Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Cosmic Cursor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cosmic Cursor.

    Annihilate hordes of enemies with devastating, unique, and powerful weapon upgrades! In Space Survivors, a survivor-like game with roguelite elements, every move could mean victory or death! head back to your station, hack cargo for pets and prepare for an even tougher run!

    2025ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Strider — Steam game cover

    Space Strider

    Single-player alternative to Cosmic Cursor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cosmic Cursor.

    Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!

    2024ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Galandrix — Steam game cover

    Galandrix

    Single-player alternative to Cosmic Cursor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cosmic Cursor.

    Galandrix is a rogue like arcade game played from a top-down view and features both fast-paced action and real time strategic choices. Select your ship and blast off into the unknown against countless hordes of enemies.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SHOOPER NOVA — Steam game cover

    SHOOPER NOVA

    Single-player alternative to Cosmic Cursor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cosmic Cursor.

    Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!

    2025ActionStrategyIndie2.72 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Survivors of the Dawn — Steam game cover

    Survivors of the Dawn

    Single-player alternative to Cosmic Cursor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cosmic Cursor.

    A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.

    2023ActionIndieRPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cyclo Chambers — Steam game cover

    Cyclo Chambers

    Single-player alternative to Cosmic Cursor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cosmic Cursor.

    Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.

    2023ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Returnal™ — Steam game cover

    Returnal™

    Single-player alternative to Cosmic Cursor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Cosmic Cursor.

    BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

    2023Action59.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beat Invaders — Steam game cover

    Beat Invaders

    Single-player alternative to Cosmic Cursor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Cosmic Cursor.

    Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

    2022ActionCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ringer — Steam game cover

    Ringer

    Single-player alternative to Cosmic Cursor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cosmic Cursor.

    Ringer reinvents the classic game of marbles with a deckbuilding twist. Discover game breaking synergies and accumulate an ever increasing score in this chill marbles roguelike.

    2025StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hydra Heli — Steam game cover

    Hydra Heli

    Single-player alternative to Cosmic Cursor — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cosmic Cursor.

    Hydra Heli is a short, relaxing incremental game about sinking battleships with an overpowered helicopter. Control a swarm of unstoppable torpedoes, annihilate armadas, collect shards, and utilize the Depot to boost damage, increase firepower, and unlock new regions.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →