Single-player games like Cowbots and Aliens
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Cowbots and Aliens, 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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Sprint Vector
Single-player alternative to Cowbots and Aliens — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cowbots and Aliens.
Welcome to Sprint Vector Championship Intergalactica, where the physical thrill of extreme sports meets the unhinged energy of a zany game show! Run, jump, climb, drift, and fly at extreme velocity as you race up to 8 players and battle obstacles in this frenetic VR adrenaline platformer!
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Gunheart
Single-player alternative to Cowbots and Aliens — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cowbots and Aliens.
Gunheart is an online co-op RPG shooter where you and your friends become customizable robotic bounty hunters trying to make a buck at the edge of the galaxy. Encounter menacing aliens, explore exotic locations, unlock new gear, and rake in cash to boost your rig.
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Raw Data
Single-player alternative to Cowbots and Aliens — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cowbots and Aliens.
Built from the ground up for VR, Raw Data’s action gameplay, intuitive controls, challenging enemies, and sci-fi atmosphere will completely immerse you within the surreal world of Eden Corp. Go solo or team up and become the adrenaline-charged heroes of your own futuristic technothriller.
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Fight Crab
Single-player alternative to Cowbots and Aliens — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cowbots and Aliens.
Welcome to Fight Crab.A new 3D action game where you take control of a crab, and fight off other giant enemy crabs.Physics allows for crabs to move powerfully and quickly in this hardcore battle arena.Freely control your pincers to use weapons and develop your own crab fighting style.
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Hyper Dash
Single-player alternative to Cowbots and Aliens — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Cowbots and Aliens.
Hyper Dash is a free VR multiplayer team based shooter. Make smart use of Dashing, Sprinting, Walking and Rail Grinding to get around the arenas and win in a variety of gamemodes like; Payload, Domination, Control Point, (Team) Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, Elimination & Ball.
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oVRshot
Single-player alternative to Cowbots and Aliens — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cowbots and Aliens.
Engage in epic battles! Choose unique special abilities, and dominate the competition. Customize your character with awesome cosmetics. Experience the ultimate VR archery game oVRshot now!
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Hover Junkers
Single-player alternative to Cowbots and Aliens — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cowbots and Aliens.
Engage in multiplayer VR gunfights that capture real gun play like no FPS you've played before. Pilot and fortify Hover Junkers as you physically walk, duck, dodge and aim in cross ship combat.
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Ragnarock
Single-player alternative to Cowbots and Aliens — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cowbots and Aliens.
Lead your viking ship to victory in this rhythm game! Pound your drums to the sound of epic music, from celtic rock to viking power metal, and set sail against your rivals. Solo, Split-Screen & Online PVP included.
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Onward
Single-player alternative to Cowbots and Aliens — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cowbots and Aliens.
Onward is the most immersive tactical VR shooter. Join your squad for a wide variety of competitive PvP, co-op PvE, and solo game modes, including intense multiplayer battles or 4-player co-op missions. Realistic weaponry and combat mechanics will push your survival and combat skills to their limit
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Hoops VR
Single-player alternative to Cowbots and Aliens — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Hoops VR is specially designed for the HTC Vive so you can live out the ultimate basketball free-throw challenge. Use the motion controls and shoot hoops as naturally as you would out on the basketball court. Compete online for the top of the global leaderboards as well as locally against your friends.