Single-player games like Astro Attack
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Astro Attack, 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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Battle AirForce
Single-player alternative to Astro Attack — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astro Attack.
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
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A Blast From The Past
Single-player alternative to Astro Attack — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astro Attack.
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
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Space War: Infinity
Single-player alternative to Astro Attack — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astro Attack.
Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.
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Syder Arcade
Single-player alternative to Astro Attack — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astro Attack.
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
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RagingBlasters
Single-player alternative to Astro Attack — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astro Attack.
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
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Bit Blaster XL
Single-player alternative to Astro Attack — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astro Attack.
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!
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Space Elite Force
Single-player alternative to Astro Attack — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astro Attack.
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
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Starr Mazer: DSP
Single-player alternative to Astro Attack — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astro Attack.
The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.