Single-player games like Galactic Retribution Vol.1
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Galactic Retribution Vol.1, 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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Viral Reload EX
Single-player alternative to Galactic Retribution Vol.1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Galactic Retribution Vol.1.
Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
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Nova Swarm
Single-player alternative to Galactic Retribution Vol.1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Galactic Retribution Vol.1.
Pick a ship, dive into readable bullet chaos, take down huge angry bosses, grab the bonus core you probably should have left alone, and chase one cleaner run in Nova Swarm.
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Raider Pheasant
Single-player alternative to Galactic Retribution Vol.1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Galactic Retribution Vol.1.
Raider Pheasant is a single-player arcade shoot ’em up viewed from a dramatic high-angle perspective. Blast through enemy formations, power up your fighter, defeat massive bosses, and chase high scores with keyboard or controller.
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Project Neon
Single-player alternative to Galactic Retribution Vol.1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Galactic Retribution Vol.1.
Blast through enemy defenses in this intense 16-bit shoot ‘em up (or shmup), dismantling interplanetary shields to bring humanity’s last hope back from Mars and save Earth from ecological collapse.
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Black Paradox Reloaded
Single-player alternative to Galactic Retribution Vol.1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Galactic Retribution Vol.1.
Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.
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Lober Lobe
Single-player alternative to Galactic Retribution Vol.1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Galactic Retribution Vol.1.
Shoot psychic orbs, collect useful thoughts, upgrade your Probe with speed, maneuverability, satellites, resistance and suppress negative thoughts in this Brain centric, procedurally generated bullet hell shoot 'em up.
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THUNDER STRIKER
Single-player alternative to Galactic Retribution Vol.1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Galactic Retribution Vol.1.
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
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Grav Blazer Squared
Single-player alternative to Galactic Retribution Vol.1 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Galactic Retribution Vol.1.
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.