Single-player games like Astro Fighters
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Astro Fighters, 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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Eagles of World War 2
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
A fantasy based arcade shooter set in World War 2 with frantic bullet hell shooter style gameplay and a bullet time slo motion mechanic. Take on the enemy forces solo or with a friend either in local co-op or online with STEAM's remote play together.
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Heliocide
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
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Asteroid Blasters
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
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.
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Red Blue Cell
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
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Starlight: Eye of the Storm
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
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Energy Fighters
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
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Super Rebellion
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
The humanity succumbed against the power of a aliens intergalactic empire, but managed to organize and establish a resistance army. Join the rebellious seekers of peace and help them defeat the evil that haunts the Earth.
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The Art Of Flight
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
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Snowman Saves Christmas
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
Snowman Saves Christmas is a 1980s Inspired 2D platformer. Featuring 250 Levels of retro inspired platforming fun split across 5 game modes and Multiple PowerUp items.
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Power Ball 2021
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
Power Ball 2021 is here to provide block busting, ball bouncing, gun shooting action for 1 or 2 players. Inspired by great bat and ball games of the past with powerups thrown in to help you defeat the increasingly challenging levels.
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Retro Wars
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.
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Astro Fighters 2178
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.
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Super Hot Potato
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
A self aware Super Hot Potato is on a quest to free his fellow potato kind from their imminent doom. Help Super Hot Potato navigate treacherous screens filled with obstacles, collecting potato's and finally making your way to each screens exit. Retro inspired 80s style grid movement gameplay
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Freddy Frog
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
Leap, climb, and survive in this endless arcade platformer. Collect flies, avoid dangerous wasps, conquer procedurally generated levels, and climb as high as possible while chasing the ultimate high score.
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Wings Of WW2
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters.
Take to the skies in this action-packed WWII arcade flight combat game. Engage enemy fighters, complete critical missions, and fight for control of the battlefield.