Single-player games like Xenoraid: The First Space War
Below are 20 single-player Steam games similar to Xenoraid: The First Space War, 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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Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! < STRECT > is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
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Vortex Attack EX
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Galaxy is in danger with hostile ships swarming from the opening vortex. Blast enemies with huge variety of upgradeable ships. Frantic arcade shooter featuring world leaderboards and fun multiplayer mode will keep you playing until all ships are unlocked; galaxies saved. WARNING:VERY_ADDICTIVE
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Heliocide
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
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Energy Fighters
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
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Overdriven Evolution
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Destroy Huge Bosses, dodge thousand of bullets and resolve quick puzzles with your powerfull space ship ! New and remade stages with improved graphics and 3D environments. More enemies and more bullets !
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Super Rebellion
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
The humanity succumbed against the power of a aliens intergalactic empire, but managed to organize and establish a resistance army. Join the rebellious seekers of peace and help them defeat the evil that haunts the Earth.
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The Art Of Flight
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
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Super Bit Blaster XL
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
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Radiant Silvergun
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
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Sky Force Reloaded
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
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Ikaruga
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
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Jets'n'Guns 2
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
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DYSMANTLE
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Ascend from your shelter. Ruin everything. Escape the wretched island. ⚔️🔨🎣🌱🌵🍰 Explore. Fight. Level up. Survive. Gather. Craft. Harvest. Hunt. Build. Farm. Solve puzzles. Fish. Cook. Live. Enjoy the bittersweet post-apocalypse.
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Crimsonland
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
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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Undead Horde
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Become a necromancer and raise the dead - Undead Horde is a necromantic action game with elements from RPG, strategy and hack'n'slash. Maraud through the lands of the living, raze their villages and steal their treasures. Ultimately you'll take over the whole kingdom of the living!
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Tesla vs Lovecraft
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
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Neon Chrome
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
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Undead Horde 2: Necropolis
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
As a powerful necromancer you have the ability to raise the dead and command them in battle. With each victory, your army will grow stronger and your city will become more powerful. Undead Horde 2 is an action game with elements from RPG, strategy and hack'n'slash. Rise from the crypt and rebuild!
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DYSPLACED
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Grenads are holy relics. Shotguns are spellcraft. In this top-down survival action-RPG, you've been summoned as the Guardian of a fantasy realm leaking modern objects. Scavenge artifacts, forge weapons, build outposts, brew potions, and hunt the corruption devouring the land. Play solo or co-op.
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Skeletal Avenger
Single-player alternative to Xenoraid: The First Space War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Xenoraid: The First Space War.
Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.