Single-player games like Weapon of Choice DX
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Weapon of Choice DX, 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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Shoot 1UP DX
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Weapon of Choice DX.
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
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Explosionade DX
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Weapon of Choice DX.
Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!
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Wild Dogs
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Weapon of Choice DX.
The world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible.
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Space Warpster
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Weapon of Choice DX.
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
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Hyper-5
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Weapon of Choice DX.
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
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Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Weapon of Choice DX.
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
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Mud River
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Weapon of Choice DX.
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
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Contra: Operation Galuga
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Weapon of Choice DX.
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
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Serious Sam Double D XXL
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Weapon of Choice DX.
Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!
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Pig Eat Ball
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Weapon of Choice DX.
Pig Eat Ball is a top-down, action-adventure about eating, getting fat, and barfing on things to solve levels. Explore 20 giant space stations to find different Disguises, and using their Pros and Cons, fight and solve your way through over 200 action-puzzle levels using new, arcade-style mechanics.
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Game Type DX
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Weapon of Choice DX.
Help Hoodie Girl fight the evil MediaBall's inane advertisements! It's a looping shooter in which each loop increases the speed and difficulty!
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Bumpy Grumpy
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Weapon of Choice DX.
Discover the lost 1980s arcade classic, with new enhancements! Race through packed streets at break-neck speeds, zip by wacky drivers, and boost your way to a new high score!
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ChainStaff
Single-player alternative to Weapon of Choice DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Weapon of Choice DX.
ChainStaff is a brutal action-platformer with a transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades, and a rocking soundtrack. Aliens have attached to your head! Swing, shoot, and spear your way through mutating hordes and bone-shaking boss fights, and get this thing off your head!