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Single-player games like Stardust Protocol

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Stardust Protocol, 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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    MOBU — Steam game cover

    MOBU

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

    Survive waves of bouncing enemies raining from the skies in this fast-paced action roguelite. Play as a superpowered monk, craft game-breaking builds, and conquer the chaos in sub-30-minute runs.

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    XENOFLEKT — Steam game cover

    XENOFLEKT

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

    XENOFLEKT is a roguelite space shooter where you will turn enemy bullets into armory: dash into enemy fire to parry and deflect shots, heal your ship, and trigger devastating counter-attacks. Unlock parts, plug-in unique perks with satellites, and get ready to master hundreds of deadly synergies.

    2026ActionIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cosmic Tails — Steam game cover

    Cosmic Tails

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

    Become the Cat Bounty Hunter. Blast off through deep space as you decimate hordes of space creatures with bounties on their heads. Upgrade unique cat-themed abilities, unlock pulverizing weapons, and survive until your contract expires -- or join the ranks of fallen bounty hunters before you.

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    Chivalware — Steam game cover

    Chivalware

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

    Chivalware is a frantic tile-matching action roguelite. Challenge your reflexes and coordination in real-time on a grid battlefield: evade attacks, match tiles to charge your weapons, and find the right opportunity to strike.

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    PulseWave — Steam game cover

    PulseWave

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

    Every weapon fires to the beat you create. Mix guns, modifiers, and upgrades to build deadly combinations in this rhythm-shooter roguelike.

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    Breakorage — Steam game cover

    Breakorage

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

    Classic brick-breaker meets roguelike survival! Clear the screen in 60s before unbroken bricks mutate into monsters. Control speed for high damage or trigger [Destruct]. Build your style with [Thru-Ball], [Split Ball], and [Magnetic Catch] to survive this bullet hell!

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    Tiny Bomber — Steam game cover

    Tiny Bomber

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

    Survive the countdown in a fast-paced vertical bullet-hell roguelite. Collect coins to extend your run, graze bullets to trigger aircraft-specific boosts, build wild upgrade combos, and push toward the final boss.

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    Wind Runners — Steam game cover

    Wind Runners

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

    Wind Runners is a high-speed bullet-hell dogfighting roguelite where you start as a lone pilot, turning each flight into a fight for freedom. Face the ruthless technotheist Realm, take on relentless fleets and colossal bosses, and let your victories ignite a growing resistance across the star system

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