Single-player games like Botwave
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Botwave, 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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Arc’s Glitch Defender
Single-player alternative to Botwave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botwave.
Save the galaxy? Boring. Dylo wants the fame. Master breakneck speeds in this ego-fueled arena shooter. Blast through the Shadows, feed your pride, and uncover the dark secret behind a 'perfect' Utopia. Speed is your weapon; hesitation is a glitch.
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Dead Dock Protocol
Single-player alternative to Botwave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botwave.
Introducing Dead Dock Protocol, a thrilling cyberpunk zombie shooter packed with pulse-pounding, neon-blood-soaked action! Embark on a crucial mission to rescue six besieged city zones from the clutches of Zombots and their formidable bosses.
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∀stralbringer -Shaded Arkarium-
Single-player alternative to Botwave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botwave.
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
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Lunaris
Single-player alternative to Botwave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botwave.
Lunaris is a fast-paced sci-fi top-down roguelite shooter: survive escalating enemy waves, stack powerful passive and active abilities, craft wild build synergies, and turn the arena into a neon storm of lasers and explosions. Every run feels fresh and intense.
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Hover Point
Single-player alternative to Botwave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botwave.
Hover Point is a physics-based rogue-lite bullet hell where movement is your weapon. Dodge chaotic swarms with auto-fire action, build your skill tree, and climb global leaderboards. Master the chaos solo or in co-op via mouse-only, keyboard-only, or controller-only playstyles.
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Apex Automata
Single-player alternative to Botwave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botwave.
Get ready for an epic showdown against rebel machines in Android Resistance, a frenetic top-down shooter that challenges your skills and strategy. Take on the role of Adrian-317, the wise Vanguard, and assemble a diverse team of androids, each with their unique abilities.
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TouHou Koishi's Enchanted Woods
Single-player alternative to Botwave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botwave.
「TouHou Koishi's Enchanted Woods」 is a Touhou fangame.This is a "reverse-construction" action rogue-lite.Koishi vs. Kokoro! But as the playable character, Koishi uses various enhancement cards to continuously strengthen Kokoro. Can she ultimately defeat the Kokoro she has built up herself?
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Dogyuun
Single-player alternative to Botwave — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Botwave.
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.