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Single-player games like Bonfire Barrage

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Bonfire Barrage, 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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    Rogue Shapes — Steam game cover

    Rogue Shapes

    Single-player alternative to Bonfire Barrage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Bonfire Barrage.

    Rogue Shapes is a fast-paced roguelike bullet hell where you battle waves of deadly shapes, level up, and choose powerful upgrades. Complete challenges to unlock new playable shapes, each with unique weapons. How long can you survive the chaos?

    2025ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Threads of War — Steam game cover

    Threads of War

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

    Maze-style tank battles with rogue-lite progression in the style of Ukrainian embroidery. Each tank holds a backstory of a man who went to war to protect his loved ones. Choose your path and combat style, play solo or with a friend, and drive the enemy out of Ukraine.

    2025ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hover Point — Steam game cover

    Hover Point

    Single-player alternative to Bonfire Barrage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Bonfire Barrage.

    Hover Point is a physics-based rogue-lite bullet hell where movement is your weapon. Dodge chaotic swarms with auto-fire action, build your skill tree, and climb global leaderboards. Master the chaos solo or in co-op via mouse-only, keyboard-only, or controller-only playstyles.

    2026ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hail of Hexes — Steam game cover

    Hail of Hexes

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

    Featuring three playable characters, over twenty gameplay-altering items, and over ten unique upgradeable spells, every Hail of Hexes run will be unique. Explore new builds and truly master the classic arcade combat in this hand-drawn side-scrolling shoot-em-up.

    2026ActionSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Invasion Infinite — Steam game cover

    Space Invasion Infinite

    Single-player alternative to Bonfire Barrage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Bonfire Barrage.

    A 2D retro action rogue-like game inspired by the original Space Invaders arcade experience. Shoot down incoming alien waves and upgrade your turret. Discover and defeat bosses, and unlock permanent upgrades, turret classes, and challenging difficulty modifiers!

    2026ActionIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wind Runners — Steam game cover

    Wind Runners

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

    Wind Runners is a high-speed bullet-hell dogfighting roguelite where you start as a lone pilot, turning each flight into a fight for freedom. Face the ruthless technotheist Realm, take on relentless fleets and colossal bosses, and let your victories ignite a growing resistance across the star system

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    MOBU — Steam game cover

    MOBU

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

    Play as a monk wielding superpowers in this fast-paced arena shooter with roguelite elements. Survive waves of bouncy enemies raining from the skies as the challenge escalates. Buy upgrades and special abilities to create game-breaking builds and push back the chaos.

    2026ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gamba Gun — Steam game cover

    Gamba Gun

    Single-player alternative to Bonfire Barrage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Bonfire Barrage.

    Gamba Gun is the idiotic fusion of top-down shooter and deck building rogue-likes. Experiment with endless ammo combinations, and create powerful synergies to fight against a colorful cast of enemies.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →