Single-player games like 1982
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to 1982, 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
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1982.
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
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Bit Blaster XL
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1982.
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!
- 3
Echoes+
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1982.
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
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Super Bit Blaster XL
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1982.
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
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Space Invaders Extreme
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with 1982.
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?
- 6
Syder Arcade
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1982.
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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Mega City Force
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1982.
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
- 8
Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1982.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
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Snake
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1982.
Play the classic that transcends generations.
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PAC-MAN 256
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with 1982.
PAC-MAN 256 is the maze that never ends. But the Glitch is coming for you…
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Space Aliens Invaders
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1982.
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
- 12
PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with 1982.
PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!
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Echoes III
Single-player alternative to 1982 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1982.
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.