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Single-player games like Astral Bounty

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Astral Bounty, 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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    RESHOOTER — Steam game cover

    RESHOOTER

    Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astral Bounty.

    RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.

    2026ActionIndieEarly Access12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gates of Zendocon — Steam game cover

    Gates of Zendocon

    Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astral Bounty.

    In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.

    2022Action4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blast'N Bounty — Steam game cover

    Blast'N Bounty

    Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astral Bounty.

    Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!

    2026ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    VectaGuard — Steam game cover

    VectaGuard

    Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astral Bounty.

    Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.

    2026ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Last Sideran — Steam game cover

    The Last Sideran

    Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astral Bounty.

    The Last Sideran is a hand-drawn 2D arcade shoot ’em up with select stylized 3D elements, following Zenia, the last Sideran. Dodge the Spikes, gather star essence, unlock ships with distinct weapons, and chase high scores through escalating runs.

    2026ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rolling Bird — Steam game cover

    Rolling Bird

    Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astral Bounty.

    Rolling Bird is a retro arcade shooter, heavily inspired by Namco's 1986 classic 'Rolling Thunder'.

    2018ActionIndieFree To Play0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jets'n'Guns Gold — Steam game cover

    Jets'n'Guns Gold

    Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astral Bounty.

    Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.

    2014ActionIndie7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Syder Arcade — Steam game cover

    Syder Arcade

    Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astral Bounty.

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    2013ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →