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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.