Single-player games like Solar Struggle
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Solar Struggle, 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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White Eyes
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Solar Struggle.
Embark on an interstellar race as the universe collapses. Swing swords, fire projectiles, and reflect hazards to save nomads. 60 challenging missions. Random encounters. Simple mouse controls. Conquer diverse hazards. Will you guide them home?
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Endocrisis
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Solar Struggle.
Combat against big bosses and increase the power of your ship through levels and secrets. Absorb or use your armor against enemy bullets is the key defense strategy
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Astro Fighters 2
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Solar Struggle.
Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.
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Mud River
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Solar Struggle.
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
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Space Station Sprint
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Solar Struggle.
Space Station Sprint is fast paced sci-fi first person shooter. Infiltrate each space station and complete your objective before your escape ship is spotted by the enemy. Use special abilities, find permanent upgrades, time bonuses, collectibles, and secrets throughout each space station.
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Ace of Space
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Solar Struggle.
You and your spaceship versus thousands of aliens! Blast through waves of aliens with upgradable spaceships in this sci-fi shoot ’em up game and become the Ace of Space!
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Parabolus Two
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Solar Struggle.
Shoot your way across the galaxy in this thrilling adventure! It’s the sci-fi shooter which blends old school game mechanics with modern story driven cinematic experiences. Unlock the mystery of strange events all over the Milky Way and find out who (or what) is behind them.
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Definitely Sneaky But Not Sneaky
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Solar Struggle.
Definitely Sneaky But Not Sneaky is a fast-paced action game featuring tight controls and slow-motion combat. Unlock items, customize your gear, and take out your enemies one by one! Co-op included.
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Autobahn Police Simulator 2
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Solar Struggle.
Start your even more exciting career as law enforcer on Europe’s fastest road now with the successor to the popular Autobahn Police Simulator. For the first time in Autobahn Police Simulator 2 you can use the Character Creator to customize your own in-game character.
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Autobahn Police Simulator
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Solar Struggle.
Autobahn Police Simulator is the first simulation to realistically reflect the working life of a police officer on the German Autobahn. In numerous and diverse operations the player is responsible for enforcing law and order on Europe’s fastest roads.
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Autobahn Police Simulator 3
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Solar Struggle.
Autobahn Police Simulator 3 lets you play as a rookie officer who just resumed their position after a serious car accident left them incapacitated for a while. Work diligently and take on missions to become a capable police officer and keep the autobahn safe.
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Highway Police Simulator
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Solar Struggle.
Welcome to Caminora! Immerse yourself in the authentic police work of the American Highway Patrol. Solve cases, chase criminals and explore the open-world. Choose your officer and tackle the everyday life on the highways. Will you be able to maintain law and order?
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History in Letters - The Eternal Alchemist
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Solar Struggle.
Follow the trail of famous Nicolas Flamel - Use your wits and solve the riddle of the lost diary!
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Pilot Sports
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Solar Struggle.
Rise through tropical air with PILOT SPORTS and master airplanes, jetpacks, hang gliders and parachutes. Get together to form a group of up to 4 friends on a couch for maximum multi-player party fun. The sky’s the limit? No way!
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Dustwind: Resistance
Single-player alternative to Solar Struggle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Solar Struggle.
Dustwind: Resistance is a single-player tactical game. Lead your squad—including your dog—against a brutal raider army. Pause to plan tactics. Use overwhelming firepower, stealth, traps, turrets, or an armored car to outmaneuver enemies. Protect your home and freedom. No surrender!