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Single-player games like SWARMRIDERS

Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to SWARMRIDERS, 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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    SWARMRIDER OMEGA — Steam game cover

    SWARMRIDER OMEGA

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

    SWARMRIDER OMEGA is an "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. Based on SWARMRIDERS(2016), OMEGA is a darker and faster version, featuring the Saint from UBERMOSH Vol.5.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    UBERMOSH:WRAITH — Steam game cover

    UBERMOSH:WRAITH

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

    UBERMOSH:WRAITH is the fourth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

    2017ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    UBERMOSH:SANTICIDE — Steam game cover

    UBERMOSH:SANTICIDE

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

    SANTICIDE is the sixth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. A must buy for arcade and top-down enthusiasts.

    2018ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    UBERMOSH Vol.5 — Steam game cover

    UBERMOSH Vol.5

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

    The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

    2017ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    UBERMOSH — Steam game cover

    UBERMOSH

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

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ISPELL — Steam game cover

    ISPELL

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

    ISPELL is a shoot'em up & bullet hell game where you take on the role of a nameless android who wanders through the dying worlds. Use various weapons and dodge enemy bullets, as well as challenge powerful creatures.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    UBERMOSH Vol.3 — Steam game cover

    UBERMOSH Vol.3

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

    The third volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

    2016ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Waves — Steam game cover

    Waves

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

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    UBERMOSH:BLACK — Steam game cover

    UBERMOSH:BLACK

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

    UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.

    2016ActionIndie0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    QUICKERFLAK — Steam game cover

    QUICKERFLAK

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

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Trip to Vinelands — Steam game cover

    Trip to Vinelands

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

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    TTV2 — Steam game cover

    TTV2

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

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →