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Single-player games like Nova Impact

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Nova Impact, 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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    GLIMPO — Steam game cover

    GLIMPO

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

    Fight endless waves of enemies in this arcade roguelite shooter. Build and level up your skillset, unlock synergies and become ridiculously overpowered!

    2026ActionIndieRPG1.69 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Skyfighter Arcade — Steam game cover

    Skyfighter Arcade

    Single-player alternative to Nova Impact — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Nova Impact.

    Skyfighter Arcade is the classic top-down shoot-em-up vertical scroller, with a twist. Outmaneuver increasingly difficult enemies and obstacles. Blast your enemies out of the sky with powerful and unique weapons. Upgrade your weapons and ship to make yourself more powerful.

    2023ActionRPGCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Void Strike — Steam game cover

    Void Strike

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

    Shred endless waves of hostile spaceships in a 1-bit arcade survival roguelite. Build absurd weapon combos, unlock pilots, upgrade your fighter, and survive escalating dogfights against swarms, elite enemies, and colossal bosses.

    2026ActionSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RED OPS ARCADE — Steam game cover

    RED OPS ARCADE

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

    Is this a rip off from COD Zombies ? Pehaps . I developed this game because I am a huge fan of the zombies franchise , ans i have not yet seen a arcade game that gave the same vibe , so I tried to create my own.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bug Drop — Steam game cover

    Bug Drop

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

    Fight, upgrade, and survive in a fast-paced top-down action roguelite where 20 unique heroes with special traits, weapons and abilities take on the swarm of alien bugs.

    2026ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sky of Destruction — Steam game cover

    Sky of Destruction

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

    Sky of Destruction is a top-down shooter created by a team of two people. Combine aircrafts in your combat fleet, which will help you during the mission. Your goal is to destroy the enemy aircraft carrier or buildings, breaking through the enemy air armada. Explosions and total destruction!

    2024ActionStrategyIndie12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NeuroSquad - Slay the Horde — Steam game cover

    NeuroSquad - Slay the Horde

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

    Invent your own weapons in this sci-fi Roguelike shooter! Combine any weapon with any upgrade to customize your arsenal. Form a squad of holographic soldiers, redesign their guns too, and slay hordes of cybernetic enemies!

    ActionIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Project: ELIOT — Steam game cover

    Project: ELIOT

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

    Dive into 'Project ELIOT,' a gripping rogue-like with rich story, diverse magical spells, and endless dungeons. Are you ready to confront the darkness?

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Debtbound — Steam game cover

    Debtbound

    Single-player alternative to Nova Impact — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Debtbound is an active, chill incremental game. Collect mountains of cash, clear your debt, survive, or raid vaults. Upgrade your massive skill tree and progress without boring tutorials. Relax and watch the numbers explode for 100% pure fun!

    2026CasualSingle-playerSimilar games →