Single-player games like Astro Fighters 3
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Astro Fighters 3, 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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Tiny Bomber
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Survive the countdown in a fast-paced vertical bullet-hell roguelite. Collect coins to extend your run, graze bullets for aircraft-specific boosts, build wild upgrade combos, turn defeated bosses into companion drones, tweak map spawns, and team up in 2-player co-op to push toward the final boss!
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Astro Fighters
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
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WAVECADE
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
WAVECADE is a sci-fi, arcade-style #shmup where YOU control the speed of the game. Destroy blocks, minions and bosses in style as you collect powerups and avoid hazards. How far can you go?
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Eagles of World War 2
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
A fantasy based arcade shooter set in World War 2 with frantic bullet hell shooter style gameplay and a bullet time slo motion mechanic. Take on the enemy forces solo or with a friend either in local co-op or online with STEAM's remote play together.
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Void Strike
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
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.
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Astro Fighters 2
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.
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Destropolis 2
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Hordes of red cube enemies. Bullets, lasers and nukes. Cities to raze to the ground.
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Wings Of WW2
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Take to the skies in this action-packed WWII arcade flight combat game. Engage enemy fighters, complete critical missions, and fight for control of the battlefield.
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Snowman Saves Christmas
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Snowman Saves Christmas is a 1980s Inspired 2D platformer. Featuring 250 Levels of retro inspired platforming fun split across 5 game modes and Multiple PowerUp items.
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Power Ball 2021
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Power Ball 2021 is here to provide block busting, ball bouncing, gun shooting action for 1 or 2 players. Inspired by great bat and ball games of the past with powerups thrown in to help you defeat the increasingly challenging levels.
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Retro Wars
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.
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Astro Fighters 2178
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.
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Asteroid Blasters
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
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Super Hot Potato
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
A self aware Super Hot Potato is on a quest to free his fellow potato kind from their imminent doom. Help Super Hot Potato navigate treacherous screens filled with obstacles, collecting potato's and finally making your way to each screens exit. Retro inspired 80s style grid movement gameplay
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Freddy Frog
Single-player alternative to Astro Fighters 3 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astro Fighters 3.
Leap, climb, and survive in this endless arcade platformer. Collect flies, avoid dangerous wasps, conquer procedurally generated levels, and climb as high as possible while chasing the ultimate high score.