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Single-player games like ASTROSMASH 1981

Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to ASTROSMASH 1981, 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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    ASTROSMASH — Steam game cover

    ASTROSMASH

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    ASTROSMASH® was originally a Shoot´em up game for the Intellivision® console in 1981. This reimagined version is based on the game’s original theme and gameplay but much more exciting and challenging. The new graphics are phenomenal and the amazing background music adds a lot of excitement.

    2023ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Viral Reload EX — Steam game cover

    Viral Reload EX

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    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?

    2026ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CUBE-e 2 — Steam game cover

    CUBE-e 2

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    CUBE-e 2 - 2D shooter about robots for one and two players, made in stylish hand-drawn graphics.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Asteroid Blasters — Steam game cover

    Asteroid Blasters

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.

    2021Action1.39 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Galactoids - Galactic Invaders — Steam game cover

    Galactoids - Galactic Invaders

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    Battle swarms of Galactic Invaders in this action-packed retro-inspired arcade shoot em up. May the Nerd be with you.

    2022ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Penetrator — Steam game cover

    Penetrator

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    In this addictive side-scrolling shoot-em-up from 1982, your mission is to penetrate through four defence rings, and blow up an illegal cache of neutron bombs - an almost impossible feat! Enemy missiles and radar bases track your movements, and the landscape is as treacherous as your enemies.

    2022Action1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Videopac Collection 1 — Steam game cover

    Videopac Collection 1

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    Experience late 1970s gaming with this collection of 10 games for the Philips Videopac G7000 (aka the Magnavox Odyssey 2). From battling invading aliens in space, to leading your team to victory on the baseball field, to turning into a swarm of killer bees, this pack has it all.

    2022ActionSportsStrategy4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    STELLATUM — Steam game cover

    STELLATUM

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    Equip your battleship's guns, install faster engines, and increase the power of your reactor. Throw a barrage of rockets on hordes of enemy ships, burning everything in your path!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary — Steam game cover

    Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    Boulder Dash® - 30th Anniversary™ features classic retro-style gameplay with 220 exciting levels across 11 new, gorgeous and unique worlds, and 10 playable characters. The new level editor and Steam Workshop support offers potentially infinite replay with both user as well as community-created levels.

    2016ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Boulder Dash Deluxe — Steam game cover

    Boulder Dash Deluxe

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    Boulder Dash® Gem collecting puzzle action in an update of the classic game!

    2021StrategyAdventureCasual14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DYNABLASTER — Steam game cover

    DYNABLASTER

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    Having been a blockbuster, DYNABLASTER® is a game for the strategic thinker whose smart tactics will instill fear in his competitors – playing online or local against others or against the computer. In this captivating action game, destroy your enemies with cleverly placed bombs.

    2023ActionIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SHARK! SHARK! — Steam game cover

    SHARK! SHARK!

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    Inspired by the legendary SHARK! SHARK!® game released in its original version for the Intellivision® home console in 1982, this reimagined version for up to four players offers you a modern and addictive gameplay, fantastic graphics, great sounds, lots of levels and many underwater characters.

    2023ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary — Steam game cover

    BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary

    Single-player alternative to ASTROSMASH 1981 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ASTROSMASH 1981.

    BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary – A legend returns! Immerse yourself in 40 years of video game history and experience the classic BOULDER DASH® in an epic anniversary edition!

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →