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Single-player games like Arc’s Glitch Defender

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Arc’s Glitch Defender, 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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    Skyborn:IronWings — Steam game cover

    Skyborn:IronWings

    Single-player alternative to Arc’s Glitch Defender — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arc’s Glitch Defender.

    A reimagined 3D arcade shooter that transforms the classic vertical scrolling formula with full spatial depth, immersive air-to-ground combat, and intense bullet hell action.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    XenoFeud — Steam game cover

    XenoFeud

    Single-player alternative to Arc’s Glitch Defender — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arc’s Glitch Defender.

    XenoFeud is an insane top-down twin-stick arcade alien shooter, where you must survive hordes of alien intruders while defending a mysterious object in space.

    2023ActionIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yars: Recharged — Steam game cover

    Yars: Recharged

    Single-player alternative to Arc’s Glitch Defender — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arc’s Glitch Defender.

    Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.

    2022Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sektori — Steam game cover

    Sektori

    Single-player alternative to Arc’s Glitch Defender — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arc’s Glitch Defender.

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    2025Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Solaroids — Steam game cover

    Solaroids

    Single-player alternative to Arc’s Glitch Defender — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arc’s Glitch Defender.

    Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

    2017ActionIndieEarly Access9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chippy — Steam game cover

    Chippy

    Single-player alternative to Arc’s Glitch Defender — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arc’s Glitch Defender.

    Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

    2019ActionIndie7.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Demon Hunt — Steam game cover

    Demon Hunt

    Single-player alternative to Arc’s Glitch Defender — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Arc’s Glitch Defender.

    Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!

    2025ActionIndieEarly Access6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shape Shifter: Formations — Steam game cover

    Shape Shifter: Formations

    Single-player alternative to Arc’s Glitch Defender — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arc’s Glitch Defender.

    Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.

    2025ActionRPGFree To Play14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →