Single-player games like Eterium
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Eterium, 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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House of the Dying Sun
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Eterium.
House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.
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Kerbal Space Program
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Eterium.
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
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Starpoint Gemini 2
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Eterium.
Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.
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Elite Dangerous
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Eterium.
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
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EVERSPACE™
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Eterium.
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
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Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Eterium.
Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.
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Starship EVO
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Eterium.
Mine and craft your way to orbit, build your own starship and explore a vast, dangerous galaxy alongside your crew. For players who love a meaningful survival progression, a unique and elegant building system, and epic space-opera scale.
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Rodina
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Eterium.
A single-developer passion project. A seamless full scale solar system. Thrilling action. Be part of an incredible journey as a Universe is built from the ground up!
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Freespace 2
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Eterium.
FreeSpace 2, the follow up to the classic Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is ready to engage you in the second round. Follow the Grand Terran Vasudan Alliance further into the mysteries of the Shivans. Get your flight stick and hit the flight deck. The last time was just a warm up.
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Starmancer
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Eterium.
From a small 2-man team comes a unique space station management sim. Take on the role of an A.I commanding a lost space ark. Try not to let your crew run amok and wreck the place.
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STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Eterium.
The Imperial Navy is called upon to eradicate the last of the rebellion and restore law and order. As an Imperial navy starfighter pilot, you will safeguard imperiled lives thoughout the galaxy. Join the Emperor's cause in eliminating the Rebel uprising as the Empire strikes back!
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STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Alliance™
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Eterium.
A neutral family fights for its business - and its survival - and is swept up in the struggle against the encroaching Empire. You must defy the strong-arm tactics of a rival family who will stop at nothing to destroy your trading company.
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Fighter X Fighter
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Eterium.
Punch and kick! Live in fighting! Choose skills and strengthen talents to conquer various levels and enemies.
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Crashimals
Single-player alternative to Eterium — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Eterium.
Try something different with a unique VR control scheme to pilot your airplane. Choose from 6 planes each with their own variety of bombs to blow up cakes in 72 destructible puzzle levels.