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Single-player games like 1993 Space Machine

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to 1993 Space Machine, 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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    Vortex Attack EX — Steam game cover

    Vortex Attack EX

    Single-player alternative to 1993 Space Machine — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1993 Space Machine.

    Galaxy is in danger with hostile ships swarming from the opening vortex. Blast enemies with huge variety of upgradeable ships. Frantic arcade shooter featuring world leaderboards and fun multiplayer mode will keep you playing until all ships are unlocked; galaxies saved. WARNING:VERY_ADDICTIVE

    2019ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators — Steam game cover

    Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators

    Single-player alternative to 1993 Space Machine — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1993 Space Machine.

    Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Elite Force II — Steam game cover

    Space Elite Force II

    Single-player alternative to 1993 Space Machine — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1993 Space Machine.

    Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!

    2020ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Steredenn: Binary Stars — Steam game cover

    Steredenn: Binary Stars

    Single-player alternative to 1993 Space Machine — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1993 Space Machine.

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

    2015ActionIndie12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Astral Gunners — Steam game cover

    Astral Gunners

    Single-player alternative to 1993 Space Machine — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with 1993 Space Machine.

    Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

    2024Action19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shoot 1UP DX — Steam game cover

    Shoot 1UP DX

    Single-player alternative to 1993 Space Machine — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1993 Space Machine.

    Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!

    2015ActionIndie5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blazing Chrome — Steam game cover

    Blazing Chrome

    Single-player alternative to 1993 Space Machine — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1993 Space Machine.

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Assault Android Cactus+ — Steam game cover

    Assault Android Cactus+

    Single-player alternative to 1993 Space Machine — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1993 Space Machine.

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    2015ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition) — Steam game cover

    Raptor: Call of the Shadows (1994 Classic Edition)

    Single-player alternative to 1993 Space Machine — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with 1993 Space Machine.

    Become a mercenary of the future and pilot the super-tech Raptor. Embark on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp, battle against hordes of relentless enemies and spend the bounty to expand your devastating arsenal, which can be upgraded with 14 hardcore weapons!

    2014Action4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →