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Single-player games like Subspace Reticulum

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Subspace Reticulum, 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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    Super Space Club — Steam game cover

    Super Space Club

    Single-player alternative to Subspace Reticulum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Subspace Reticulum.

    Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

    2023ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Astero — Steam game cover

    Astero

    Single-player alternative to Subspace Reticulum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with Subspace Reticulum.

    This game is about flying in space. You must destroy asteroids from the explosion of an object near the planet Jupiter. You will also encounter other extraterrestrial objects and even UFOs.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Where is Earth? — Steam game cover

    Where is Earth?

    Single-player alternative to Subspace Reticulum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Subspace Reticulum.

    Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Void Warfare — Steam game cover

    Void Warfare

    Single-player alternative to Subspace Reticulum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with Subspace Reticulum.

    1 Player, Sci-Fi, Arcade, Space Dog Fighter, Instant Action, 3D, Vehicle Combat. Click and play. All ships available without needing to unlock. Control Remapping, Sensitivity Settings, Game Settings. Complete Controller Support. Gun Selection. Achievements and Leaderboards. 43 Ships to pick from.

    2021ActionIndieSimulationFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gravitators — Steam game cover

    Gravitators

    Single-player alternative to Subspace Reticulum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Subspace Reticulum.

    Gravitators is a twin stick shooter game where you pilot ships and complete mission objectives to secure the future of humankind. Defend the Earth and travel through the galaxy to repel a relentless alien invasion.

    2021ActionIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Orbital Invaders — Steam game cover

    Orbital Invaders

    Single-player alternative to Subspace Reticulum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Subspace Reticulum.

    3D Sci-Fi arcade Shoot'em up game. Destroy asteroids and aliens. Shoot them all!3D arena shooter with multiple worlds. Spaceship simulator and shmup arcade style game.

    2020ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Galactic Federation — Steam game cover

    Galactic Federation

    Single-player alternative to Subspace Reticulum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with Subspace Reticulum.

    Classical 3D space combat simulation with unique 100% dynamic destruction engine, allows you to realistically damage and burn through your enemies exactly where you hit them with blasters, causing their onboard systems and armor to melt away and fall apart. Made by solo developer.

    2021ActionIndieSimulation11.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Alien Wall — Steam game cover

    Alien Wall

    Single-player alternative to Subspace Reticulum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Subspace Reticulum.

    Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!

    2021ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →