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Single-player games like Blasters of the Universe

Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Blasters of the Universe, 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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    Pistol Whip — Steam game cover

    Pistol Whip

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!

    2019ActionSportsIndie29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pangman — Steam game cover

    Pangman

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Pangman takes you inside a VR classic arcade game experience, where your goal is to burst spheres by using a pair of guns that transform into hooks when you throw them. Complete 140 story mode levels in individual or cooperative campaign, and enjoy frantic multiplayer games with up to 8 players.

    2021ActionIndieCasual11.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cosmic Trip — Steam game cover

    Cosmic Trip

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Cosmic Trip is an award-winning real-time strategy VR game. Build a base, command a flying drone army, and attack/defend hostile enemies on strange alien planets.

    2017ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    MOAR - Appeteaser — Steam game cover

    MOAR - Appeteaser

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    The sandbox version of Mayhem on a Rainbow - VR. It offers endless fun with arena and wave shooters, spiced with mini games and upcoming new features. A glimpse into the wacky apocalypse where zombies fly in slow motion and chickens lay airstrikes! Saddle up your unicorn and fire up the spaceboat!

    2024ActionAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Antiprism — Steam game cover

    Antiprism

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Antiprism brings classic shoot 'em up mechanics to VR and combines them with innovative single-player twin-ship gameplay. Control two ships at once as the pilots Jexen and Malik shoot hordes of enemies, dodge enemy fire, find and upgrade items, and beat hard bosses on their journey through The Gone.

    2021ActionIndie17.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ROBOCRACY — Steam game cover

    ROBOCRACY

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Take on the challenge and face off against a rogue AI bent on enslaving humanity! Strap on your VR headset, step into the boots of a Galactic Ranger, and tear through waves of robots with explosive blasters, devastating shotguns, and an insane arsenal — just like classic arcade shooters!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Pirate Trainer — Steam game cover

    Space Pirate Trainer

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Space Pirate Trainer is the official trainer for wannabe space pirates in VR. Pick up your blasters, put on your sneakers, and dance your way into the Space Pirate Trainer hall of fame.

    2017Action14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades — Steam game cover

    Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we've got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you.

    2016ActionSimulationEarly Access19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    AsteroidsHD — Steam game cover

    AsteroidsHD

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Engage in space-warfare with your friends and foes! Dodge and destroy asteroids while trying to stay alive in multiplayer! Replay value is endless with massive combinations of in-game ship upgrades, modifications, and customization. Destroy Asteroids and Aliens to gain the edge!

    2016ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Invaders Extreme — Steam game cover

    Space Invaders Extreme

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

    2018Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DEFENDER 3D — Steam game cover

    DEFENDER 3D

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    The 80s classic side-scroller meets the modern PC Gamer.. DEFENDER 3D lets you choose a spaceship to suit your play style and blast your way through ever increasing waves of alien invaders and bosses. A quick and easy learning curve with seriously addictive gameplay.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Aliens Invaders — Steam game cover

    Space Aliens Invaders

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    modernized old time classic alien shooter game

    2020ActionIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Great C — Steam game cover

    The Great C

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Based on the sci-fi short story by Philip K. Dick, The Great C is a cinematic narrative featuring a thrilling storyline, stunning environments and a powerful soundtrack. The Great C is a sweeping 30+ minute experience, developed from the ground up to push the boundaries of storytelling in VR.

    2018AdventureCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Transpose — Steam game cover

    Transpose

    Single-player alternative to Blasters of the Universe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blasters of the Universe.

    Transpose is a dreamlike and gravity-defying time manipulation puzzle game in VR. It challenges players to solve increasingly complex physics puzzles as they explore an extraordinarily surreal world.

    2018ActionCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →