Single-player games like Burst Fighter
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Burst Fighter, 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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Waifu Covered 2: Censored Edition
Single-player alternative to Burst Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Burst Fighter.
Rescue your possible WAIFU from the evil magic. Elaborated yet EASY TO PLAY shmup action game! Remove the curse from the clothes to save the girls from the ageing spell!
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Super Rebellion
Single-player alternative to Burst Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Burst Fighter.
The humanity succumbed against the power of a aliens intergalactic empire, but managed to organize and establish a resistance army. Join the rebellious seekers of peace and help them defeat the evil that haunts the Earth.
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Heliocide
Single-player alternative to Burst Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Burst Fighter.
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
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Astro Fighters
Single-player alternative to Burst Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Burst Fighter.
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
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Crisis Wing
Single-player alternative to Burst Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Burst Fighter.
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
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Radiant Silvergun
Single-player alternative to Burst Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Burst Fighter.
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
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Solaroids
Single-player alternative to Burst Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Burst Fighter.
Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.
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Sky Force Reloaded
Single-player alternative to Burst Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Burst Fighter.
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
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Skyvern
Single-player alternative to Burst Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Burst Fighter.
Rocket-lance your way through a high-speed action platformer where every second counts. You have 60 minutes to save a magicpunk kingdom—no pause, no mercy. Explore, fight, and choose your path to one of many endings before time runs out.