Single-player games like CPU Invaders
Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to CPU Invaders, 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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Arcade Architect
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
Build and run your own retro arcade—where every machine is fully playable. Design your layout, master the games, and grow your neon empire.
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Monster Blast
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
It´s all about blasting Monsters. On randomly generated maps you are shooting your path to find the exit and move on to the next level.
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GeminiArms
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
GeminiArms is a side scrolling 2D shoot'em up.
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State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!
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Neckbeards: Basement Arena
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
Based on classic arcade games like Robotron 2084, Neckbeards is non-stop action for one or two players with an epic soundtrack and a taste for psychedelia. NEW in 2023: THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE!
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Mega Demon Blaster
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
Blast demons until you can't escape no more! Mega Demon Blaster is a casual arena based shooter where you create builds for your weapon and try to break the game before you die! Enemies comes in waves and they get stronger and stronger but luckily you do to.
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Space Smash
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
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Cute Invaders
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with CPU Invaders.
Something great is coming! Something extremely Gigantic and Adorable!
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Space Invaders Extreme
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
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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Dead Bits
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
Quilly was abducted by aliens, now, he has to fight for his freedom! Destroy cube aliens with guns, bats and inteligence... avoid traps and more. Dead Bits is a first-person shooter with original dubstep soundtrack for Windows and Mac.
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Overcast - Walden and the Werewolf
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with CPU Invaders.
A mysterious creature has destroyed a village located near Walden's cabin, killing every person residing on the premises. Now, Walden wants revenge. This is the story of an old hunter who has nothing to lose.
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Particula
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
Destroy negativity, clear your mind! Particula brings you a new perspective in gaming, helping you to concentrate and relax. A three players co-op tower defense experience with a relaxing soundtrack, smooth visuals and gameplay.
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Red Risk
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
Volunteers fight in a bloody contest for freedom and money. Play as one of three volunteers armed with their favorite weapons, survive waves of enemies and bosses. Red Risk will put you into a bloody tournament, will you survive?
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Mind Spheres
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
Inspired by two not so different worlds, Mind Spheres brings you an exclusive and awesome experience. A physics puzzle with minigolf + pinball unique mashup. Figure out puzzles in order to proceed to the next level.
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Desktop Agents - Cov1d-999
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with CPU Invaders.
Consider wearing a mask to play. A virtual alien virus COV1D-999 uses dramatic scenes from movies and series in order to conquer your PC. Interact with your desktop while playing, watch Youtube videos, chat with your friends and more! Wash your hands after playing.
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GAMECINE VR
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with CPU Invaders.
GAMECINE is your new way to watch movies! Be the hero on small cinematic adventures, pick one and live it! Multiple universes and legendary challanges for all ages. Fun to play and fun to watch people playing!
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C-4
Single-player alternative to CPU Invaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with CPU Invaders.
Waiting for a match? C-4. Improve your gaming skills while you wait. Mini-games used by professional players to improve the brain response. Your spare time will never be the same with C-4! Runs on top of anything. Explode your PC.