Single-player games like Warhawk
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Warhawk, 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 Warpster
Single-player alternative to Warhawk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Warhawk.
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
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Cosmic Cruiser
Single-player alternative to Warhawk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Warhawk.
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
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Martian Invaders
Single-player alternative to Warhawk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Warhawk.
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
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Viral Reload EX
Single-player alternative to Warhawk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Warhawk.
Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
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Chaos Moon : 1CC Edition
Single-player alternative to Warhawk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Warhawk.
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
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Cosmic Wartoad
Single-player alternative to Warhawk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Warhawk.
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
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Operius DX
Single-player alternative to Warhawk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Warhawk.
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
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Zenvader
Single-player alternative to Warhawk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Warhawk.
Zenvader is a super retro shooter mixed with roguelite elements. Dodge the barrage of bullets, improve your unit, and try to defeat the Alien King!
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Head Over Heels: Deluxe
Single-player alternative to Warhawk — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Warhawk.
Join Head and Heels (pun intended) to defeat the Emperor in this award-winning vintage gem remake that plays (and looks!) better than ever before.