Single-player games like Ball Scooping Friends
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Ball Scooping Friends, 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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Chippy
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ball Scooping Friends.
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
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Sky Force Reloaded
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ball Scooping Friends.
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
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Madballs in Babo:Invasion
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ball Scooping Friends.
Now with cross-platform multiplayer! PC vs. Mac at last.
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Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ball Scooping Friends.
A quirky, absolutely content-packed, destructible open-world sandbox adventure with combat, platforming, character customization, and collect-a-thon scavenger hunt experience. Play solo, 2-player split screen, or online co-op for up to 4 players. No paid cosmetic DLC nonsense.
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Centipede: Recharged
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ball Scooping Friends.
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
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Waves
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ball Scooping Friends.
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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Temtem: Swarm
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Ball Scooping Friends.
Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.
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Shooters, Ready!
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ball Scooping Friends.
「青春 x スポーツシューティング」がコンセプトの アーケードスタイルFPSゲームです。連続した部屋を素早く駆け抜け 点在するターゲットを倒しましょう。素早く 精密に 連続して倒すことが出来れば より高得点が狙えます。
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Old Coin Pusher Friends 2
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Ball Scooping Friends.
"Old Coin Pusher Friends 2" is an online cooperative coin pusher game set in the Edo period. Players work together to defeat yokai, repel skulls, and aim for the jackpot. As the game progresses, players can upgrade their abilities and equipment to become stronger.
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Old Coin Pusher Friends
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Ball Scooping Friends.
This is an online cooperative coin pusher game set in the Old japan that can be enjoyed by one or all. Collect Japanese koban and try to win the jackpot! In addition, by collecting prizes, new content is released and coins are easily increased. Online multiplayer for up to five players possible.
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Old Coin Pusher Friends 3
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Ball Scooping Friends.
In this installment, there is a Sugoroku themed around the old Japan, with various events triggered by the squares you land on. Work together with other players to defeat yokai, and aim for the jackpot. As you progress in the game, you can enhance your abilities with various upgrades.
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Food Delivery Battle
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ball Scooping Friends.
Hello, drivers! Have you ever wanted to play a game with your own original character? Well, “Food Delivery Battle” is your answer. “Food Delivery Battle” is a delivery game that is compatible with VRoidHub.
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Marble Ball Friends
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Ball Scooping Friends.
This is an online cooperative Corinth-game like game that can be enjoyed by one or all, based on the theme of healing in nature. Cooperate with other players and aim for the jackpot.
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Medal of Guardians
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ball Scooping Friends.
In a world where medals have power, players can choose from a variety of jobs, including knight, mage, priest, and archer, to fight monsters and strengthen their characters to their liking. This is an online action shooting game that can be enjoyed alone or with others.
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Sweets Pusher Friends
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Ball Scooping Friends.
This is an online cooperative pusher game where you scoop sweets and get them by pushing them on the table and catching them in the box. Cooperate with other players to complete mini-games and win various prizes.
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French Fries Pusher Friends
Single-player alternative to Ball Scooping Friends — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Ball Scooping Friends.
Do you love French fries? Then this game is for you! A game where you push out fries with French fries to create a set of a burger, fries, and a drink.