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Single-player games like Captain Star

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Captain Star, 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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    Pigslaughter — Steam game cover

    Pigslaughter

    Single-player alternative to Captain Star — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Captain Star.

    Pigslaughter is a top-down shooter where you play as a Sigma Force special agent, trying to save human souls from Pig Primes. Explore a sprawling modern city, wield a variety of weapons, eliminate your enemies, and reclaim the stolen capital.

    2025ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Catapult VR — Steam game cover

    The Catapult VR

    Single-player alternative to Captain Star — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Captain Star.

    Game about hero in castle siege, vs stickmans with catapult and archers with bows and arrows.

    2023ActionIndieSimulation4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    One More Depth — Steam game cover

    One More Depth

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

    A fast-paced, 4-player co-op action RPG. As an orphan, dive into twisted realms to retrieve the legendary "Precious." Don't let the cute art fool you—lethal threats await in the abyss. Dual-Class Builds: Mix and match classes with diverse loot to craft thousands of unique combat styles.

    ActionIndieEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Squid Commando — Steam game cover

    Squid Commando

    Single-player alternative to Captain Star — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Captain Star.

    Squid Commando is an action-packed, classic arcade run & gun game that can be played solo or in co-op.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Compadrone: Land Wars — Steam game cover

    Compadrone: Land Wars

    Single-player alternative to Captain Star — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Captain Star.

    In this fast-paced roguelite arena shooter with tower-defense twists, control a drone capable of wielding multiple weapons and fight hordes of alien warbots. Collect resources and XP to unlock new weapons, towers, abilities, and drones.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    QUICKN — Steam game cover

    QUICKN

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

    Shoot, blast and slash your opponents to win this dynamic top-down shooter in luscious neon colors.

    2024ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tiny Tank — Steam game cover

    Tiny Tank

    Single-player alternative to Captain Star — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Captain Star.

    The era of Tiny Tank begins! Tiny Tank is a Classic Hero Shooter, in this game you only have one objective and that is to… SURVIVE! Hold out and battle the hordes of enemies with each wave being harder than the last.

    2021ActionSportsStrategySingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shootvaders: The Beginning — Steam game cover

    Shootvaders: The Beginning

    Single-player alternative to Captain Star — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Captain Star.

    The Space mission center has ordered you to fly into space and find a new planet. New planet will bring a new possibilities to humankind. The flight won't be easy! The universe has many alien groups that want to stop you.

    2021ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →