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Single-player games like Xenoterrestrial

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Xenoterrestrial, 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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    Magnetar — Steam game cover

    Magnetar

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

    Magnetar is a top-down space shooter set in a unique physics-based environment packed with opportunities and hazards where you'll need all your skill to survive. Collect credits to upgrade ships and allies. Features 50 campaign levels and endless random levels.

    2026ActionCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    XenoFeud — Steam game cover

    XenoFeud

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

    XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.

    2023ActionIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Star Legion — Steam game cover

    Star Legion

    Single-player alternative to Xenoterrestrial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Xenoterrestrial.

    Star Legion is a local co-op top-down shooter where you battle rogue machines in intense missions. Craft gear, survive hostile incursions, and reclaim sectors to spread the glory of the intergalactic Roman Empire.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gunslinger Nova — Steam game cover

    Gunslinger Nova

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

    A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!

    2023Action1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Spelp — Steam game cover

    Spelp

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

    The SPELP program needs YOU to annihilate thousands of aliens with a variety of weapons, members and unique capacities. Unlock characters and make up your own team to fit your playstyle.

    2023ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Star Duality — Steam game cover

    Star Duality

    Single-player alternative to Xenoterrestrial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Xenoterrestrial.

    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 

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cyber Avenger — Steam game cover

    Cyber Avenger

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

    Cyber Avenger is a top-down action game where you take on the role of a highly skilled covert operative on a dangerous mission to stop a group of terrorists. You must navigate through five maps, facing a variety of enemies, including shotgunners, snipers, melee fighters, kamikazes, and more.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Xeno Shooter — Steam game cover

    Xeno Shooter

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

    Xeno Shooter is a action shooter arena game! You play as a space cadet who travels to Andromeda with the mission of defeating the Primordials and thus, achieving a new home for humanity.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →