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.
The Last Sideran is a hand-drawn 2D arcade shoot ’em up with select stylized 3D elements, 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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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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R-Type Dimensions III
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Imminence.
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
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VectaGuard
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Imminence.
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
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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.
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RAMMBOCK
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Imminence.
Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.
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NOMAD Revisited
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Imminence.
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
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Galactic Sentinels
Single-player alternative to Imminence — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Imminence.
Galactic Sentinels is a high-octane bullet-hell shmup packed with old-school arcade soul and modern polish. Choose from 16 unique ships, 30 weapons, 20 drone types and various power ups. Master innovative MegaWarp mechanic, and survive intense boss battles. multiple modes and difficulties.