Single-player games like Isbarah
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Isbarah, 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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Ikaruga
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Isbarah.
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
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Waves
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Isbarah.
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
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Sora
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Isbarah.
From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.
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DRAINUS
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Isbarah.
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
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Seraph
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Isbarah.
Seraph is a skill-based, acrobatic shooter... without aiming! Take the role of an angel who's mastered the art of 'Gun Fu' as she blasts and cartwheels her way through hordes of twisted demons.
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Hell is Other Demons
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Isbarah.
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
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Bleed 2
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Isbarah.
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
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Valfaris
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Isbarah.
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
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Rogue Lords
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters.
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Metal Slug Tactics
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Isbarah.
METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.
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Synergy
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Isbarah.
An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.
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Wondershot
Single-player alternative to Isbarah — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Isbarah.
Wondershot is a local multiplayer battle arena! You have only one ammo and one life to defeat your opponent. Each round, your weapon changes and the map does too. No luck, just skill !