Single-player games like Distant Space
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Distant Space, 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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Minimalist Space War
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
A minimalist retro space shooter. Challenging, fast, and fun game play
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Distant Space 2
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
Distant Space 2 - is an indirect continuation of the first part, in which you will find more dynamic gameplay. Your task is to destroy enemy ships on each level to go to the next of 26 available. In addition to conventional ships, you will have to wait for the boss ships, the battle with which will not be easy.
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Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
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VectorSmash!
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
VectorSmash is a fast-paced retro arcade space shooter. Pilot your artillery battery to defend the planet, blasting waves of incoming meteorites and using warps to survive. Classic 80s action with crisp vector visuals, simple controls, and addictive high-score chasing!
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Viral Reload EX
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
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Bit Blaster XL
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
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SPINGUN
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
SPINGUN is a "manic two-button arcade shooter". Two buttons. One spaceship. Zero chance to survive.
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1982
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
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Space Invaders Extreme
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Distant Space.
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?
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Space Aliens Invaders
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
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King of Ping Pong: MEGAMIX
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
Table tennis meets arcade fighter in this fast-paced action-packed journey to become the best in the world. Defeat a series quirky characters utilizing quick wit and precise timing to secure victory in increasingly challenging matches!
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Minimalism
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
Minimalism - platformer with a lot of levels, made in minimalist style - which is a cube protogonist. The game is a kind of labyrinth consisting of levels, to go between them you need to open the doors with collected keys.