Single-player games like Ion Assault
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Ion Assault, 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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Beat Hazard
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ion Assault.
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
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Cute Invaders
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ion Assault.
Something great is coming! Something extremely Gigantic and Adorable!
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LASERVASION
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ion Assault.
Retro arcade inspired shoot 'em up with addictive combat.
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Swarm Arena
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ion Assault.
Take control of a virtual organism in this unique indie arcade title, while unlocking Steam Achievements and climbing the leaderboards!
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Titan Attacks!
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ion Assault.
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...
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Steel Alcimus
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ion Assault.
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
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Crimsonland
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ion Assault.
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
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The Hong Kong Massacre
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ion Assault.
Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations.
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Shatter
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ion Assault.
Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.
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AsteroidsHD
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ion Assault.
Engage in space-warfare with your friends and foes! Dodge and destroy asteroids while trying to stay alive in multiplayer! Replay value is endless with massive combinations of in-game ship upgrades, modifications, and customization. Destroy Asteroids and Aliens to gain the edge!
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Moorhuhn / Crazy Chicken Tales
Single-player alternative to Ion Assault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Ion Assault.
Prepare for the wildest ride of your life! Join Moorhuhn and his friends on their greatest adventure searching for the Forsaken Castle of lore.