Single-player games like Imminence
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Imminence, 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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The Last Sideran
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Imminence.
A hand-drawn 2D arcade shoot 'em up following Zenia, the last Sideran. Dodge the Spikes, gather star essence, unlock ships with distinct weapons, and chase high scores through escalating runs.
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Shin Sophstar
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Imminence.
Shin Sophstar is an electrifying remix built for speed and scoring. With 30 ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
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Astral Bounty
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Imminence.
Astral Bounty is a demanding 2D arcade side-scroller straight out of the ’90s. Blast through hand-built enemy waves, hunt four bounties, earn credits and blow them on beefy upgrades in the shop. You’re going to need them. 3 difficulty levels, 4 ships, mercy optional.
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Solo Defender
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Imminence.
Solo Defender is a fast-paced vertical space shooter where you battle waves of enemies, unlock upgrades with Gems, and face epic bosses—including a drone-spawning Mothership. One life, multiple planets, and a secret level await. No ads—just pure arcade action.
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Void Operators
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Imminence.
Void Operators is a shooter and arcade game combining run-and-gun and beat-'em-up gameplay in a dark and brutal sci-fi universe. Blast the Voidemons, seal the rifts from which they emerge, and prove that you deserve your place among the elite protectors of humanity.
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Space Mash
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Imminence.
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
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Forehead Chip
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Imminence.
Holdouts are refusing to get chipped! Chip 'em all and win the FOREHEAD CHIP! A pixel-shooter throwback to 80s+90s sci-fi, battle your way to multiple endings as a member of the Implant Corps, or discover secret hidden paths. Featuring single-player story mode, couch co-op, and up to 8 players PVP!
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Infinity Lancer
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Imminence.
Infinity Lancer is a high octane vertical shoot em' up. Race across the galaxy fighting to prevent humanity's annihilation and discover the dark truth behind the endless war.