Single-player games like GAZAR
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to GAZAR, 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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Shmup!
Single-player alternative to GAZAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with GAZAR.
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
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Space Mash
Single-player alternative to GAZAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GAZAR.
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
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SynthEscape
Single-player alternative to GAZAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with GAZAR.
A Synthwave-themed shoot 'em up (heavy on the vibes) where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
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Iron Skies
Single-player alternative to GAZAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with GAZAR.
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
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Nova Swarm
Single-player alternative to GAZAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with GAZAR.
Pick a ship, dive into readable bullet chaos, take down huge angry bosses, grab the bonus core you probably should have left alone, and chase one cleaner run in Nova Swarm.
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Waves
Single-player alternative to GAZAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with GAZAR.
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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Putin Destroys Alien
Single-player alternative to GAZAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with GAZAR.
In an alternative reality where putin have been ruling russia for thoudsands of year. Democratic alien in space are trying to spread fake propaganda to the people and make them betray their great king.As the last heir to the throne of a great reign, have to do what is right and smite their ass.
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Eigengrau
Single-player alternative to GAZAR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with GAZAR.
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.