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Single-player games like Project Ictos

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Project Ictos, 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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    ASTRONAVE — Steam game cover

    ASTRONAVE

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

    Dodge the assault of spheres in circular moves, while destroying celestial bodies and fighting only one boss that will push your abilities and focus to the limit.

    2024ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Draginsanity — Steam game cover

    Draginsanity

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

    Welcome to the magical realm Draginsanity. It is full of dragons. And it is totally insane! Fly and hover through the air. Spit fire at dragons, spiders and demos. If you find the right mana you can do all of this!

    2021ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SWAP — Steam game cover

    SWAP

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

    SWAP is a simple yet brutally difficult game that will frustrate and personally insult you. Hone your reflexes and steel your emotions to uncover an unexpected story... Or just give up now and save us all some time, the choice is yours.

    2023ActionIndie3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Boulder Smash — Steam game cover

    Boulder Smash

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

    Roll, hit and achieve victory! Steer a deadly boulder and blast enemies off the stage in this lightning-fast roguelite. Unlock wild upgrades, face brutal bosses, and vibe to heavy beats. Short, brutal, and relentless — fight through the chaos until every boss is defeated.

    2026ActionIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Radium 2 — Steam game cover

    Radium 2

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

    Ra² is a physics based skill game with puzzle elements, inspired by the smallest elementary particles of our universe.

    2017ActionIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Distant Space — Steam game cover

    Distant Space

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

    Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Soundodger+ — Steam game cover

    Soundodger+

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

    Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.

    2013ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bit Blaster XL — Steam game cover

    Bit Blaster XL

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

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →