Single-player games like Distant Space
Below are 11 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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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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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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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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Earthion
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Distant Space.
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
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Syder Arcade
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
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.
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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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Polygon Attack
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
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Mega City Force
Single-player alternative to Distant Space — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Distant Space.
Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle
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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.