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Single-player games like Type Strike

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Type Strike, 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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    Daetrix — Steam game cover

    Daetrix

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

    Daetrix is an arcade style shmup with rhythm game elements. Shoot, dash, and shine enemies to the beat of the music, while flying off ramps and grinding on rails to avoid certain death!

    ActionSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Keyboard Warrior — Steam game cover

    Keyboard Warrior

    Single-player alternative to Type Strike — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Type Strike.

    "Improve your typing skills" To shoot your enemies, you have to type the ID of the drone correctly. And you should type fast to gain more points, and achieve upper levels.

    2023ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Audio Infection — Steam game cover

    Audio Infection

    Single-player alternative to Type Strike — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Type Strike.

    Pew... pew... enemy goes boom! We give you exciting music, intense gameplay, smart AI and epic weapons. It is up to you to deal with the infections.

    2018ActionIndieCasualFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SlipDream Resonator — Steam game cover

    SlipDream Resonator

    Single-player alternative to Type Strike — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Type Strike.

    SlipDream Resonator is a multi-directional rhythm game with unique twin-stick controls. Inspired by both classic rhythm games and top-down shooters, SlipDream Resonator offers addictive arcade gameplay designed to challenge while featuring eye catching visuals and a heart pumping soundtrack.

    2023ActionIndieCasual8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heart: Future Whispers — Steam game cover

    Heart: Future Whispers

    Single-player alternative to Type Strike — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Type Strike.

    Heart: Future Whispers is a top-down shooter where you'll face countless hordes of enemies with different abilities! Survive by using your resources to acquire powerful weapons and uncover the reason behind all the chaos in this dystopian future.

    2025ActionIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Seconds Till Destruction — Steam game cover

    Seconds Till Destruction

    Single-player alternative to Type Strike — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Type Strike.

    Kill everyone in six seconds! Seconds Till Destruction is a lightning-fast and randomized top-down shooter. Use a massive array of guns and quick thinking to destroy humanity, one floor at a time!

    2025ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  7. 7
    DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite — Steam game cover

    DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite

    Single-player alternative to Type Strike — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Type Strike.

    CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.

    2026ActionIndie22.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tyfortress: Tactical Typing — Steam game cover

    Tyfortress: Tactical Typing

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

    Protect human race last fortress against the robots by typing phrases and single words! Build and evolve towers that will help while you destroy robots by typing their words! Oh, and don't forget... Before that, you'll need to type phrases fast to gather a good amount of resources to build towers!

    2021ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rush Hour of the Dead — Steam game cover

    Rush Hour of the Dead

    Single-player alternative to Type Strike — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Type Strike.

    A roguelite action game where ordinary people - firefighters, electricians, bank tellers - fight for survival against relentless zombie hordes. Mix and match 20+ jobs and 60+ abilities, adapt to shifting weather, and rescue civilians for powerful rewards in this deep, replayable build system.

    2027ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →