Single-player games like Astro Fighters 2
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Astro Fighters 2, 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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Energy Fighters
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
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WING-IT
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Adapt or crash! WING-IT is a 2.5D shooter where your arsenal is a slot machine. Shoot down drones to trigger the Toy Box Gacha and swap weapons on the fly. Fight through Medy's house, survive the bullet hell, and defeat the mechanical monstrosities ruling the house.
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Eigengrau
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
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Astro Fighters
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
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SUPERVERSE
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
SUPERVERSE is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that launches you into an ancient network of interconnected universes. Your mission: travel back through space-time and prevent the extinction of humanity.
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Shootvaders: The Beginning
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
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.
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Lonefield Evacutation Survivor
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Lonefield Evacuation Survivor is a... survivor in which you play as a ship facing an alien incursion. Destroy your enemies, collect bolts and upgrade your ship to survive long enough and escape. Play alone or with up to 3 friends in local multiplayer or with Remote Play Together for online gaming.
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Debris Infinity
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Be elusive! Be intense! Be constant! Put your reflexes to the limit, manipulating time itself to make impossible maneuvers, using an advance scoring system to rank your performance!
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Snowman Saves Christmas
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Snowman Saves Christmas is a 1980s Inspired 2D platformer. Featuring 250 Levels of retro inspired platforming fun split across 5 game modes and Multiple PowerUp items.
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Power Ball 2021
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Power Ball 2021 is here to provide block busting, ball bouncing, gun shooting action for 1 or 2 players. Inspired by great bat and ball games of the past with powerups thrown in to help you defeat the increasingly challenging levels.
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Retro Wars
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.
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Asteroid Blasters
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
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Super Hot Potato
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
A self aware Super Hot Potato is on a quest to free his fellow potato kind from their imminent doom. Help Super Hot Potato navigate treacherous screens filled with obstacles, collecting potato's and finally making your way to each screens exit. Retro inspired 80s style grid movement gameplay
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Space Waves
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
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Alien Space Bastards
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Alien Space Bastards is a procedurally generated 3D arcade style shooter. The aliens are attacking in force and you must utilize all the weaponry you have to survive the onslaught and bring piece to the galaxy. Multiple power ups will assist you on your suicide mission, good luck and fight bravely!
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Meteor Blasters
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 2.
Meteor Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate the space rocks. Play 4 players Co-op or Versus Mode with friends.