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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ASTROXION
Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astral Bounty.
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
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VectaGuard
Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astral Bounty.
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
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The Last Sideran
Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astral Bounty.
A hand-drawn 2D arcade shoot 'em up following Zenia, the last Sideran. Dodge the Spikes, gather star essence, unlock ships with distinct weapons, and chase high scores through escalating runs.
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Dwarf Legacy
Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astral Bounty.
A Bullet-Hell Precision Platformer. Climb up Vertical Dungeons of The Mountainhome, battling Swarms and navigating Traps. Uncover the secret of your Legacy hidden atop the highest peak and secure the future of your village.
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Blitloop
Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astral Bounty.
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
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Beyond the First Star
Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astral Bounty.
Beyond the First Star is a fast-paced 2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up. Choose from distinct pilots, collect and switch between varied weapons, battle through handcrafted stages, and face bosses with unique attack patterns.
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Mars 2099
Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Astral Bounty.
Defend humanity's first Mars colony in this fast-paced modern arcade space shooter. Battle asteroid storms, hostile UFOs, complete challenging missions, and master skill-based gameplay inspired by the golden age of arcade classics.
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Godspeed Gunslinger
Single-player alternative to Astral Bounty — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Astral Bounty.
Fast-paced run-n-gun action platformer with a heavy emphasis on momentum and speed. Are you a bad enough dude to rocket jump and shotgun blast your way to the top of the TOWER OF THE DYING SUN?