Single-player games like Space Waver
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Space Waver, 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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Failure to Launch
Single-player alternative to Space Waver — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Waver.
SIMULTANEOUSLY complete whacky minigames while piloting a spaceship through an endless runner of difficult obstacles. Fail a minigame or hit an object and your ship will meet a FIERY EXPLOSION. Are you skilled enough to fly while also finishing minigames? Prepare to LAUNCH INTO FAILURE
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Doge to the Moon
Single-player alternative to Space Waver — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Waver.
Doge to the Moon is an endless runner game based on the WSB and Dogecoin stock market saga. Help Doge as he rocks out to a great soundtrack flying through space while avoiding asteroids, comets, and other out of this world obstacles as you try to get Doge to the Moon and BEYOND! MUCH WOW, included.
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Human-Like
Single-player alternative to Space Waver — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Waver.
You've arrived onboard the Tenjin research station in deep space. Your mission: sabotage the station's core reactors without getting caught. Sounds easy? Think again. It watches every move you make. It learns from you. And it will kill you.
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WAVESHAPER
Single-player alternative to Space Waver — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Waver.
WAVESHAPER is a minimalist score attack game in which you attempt to stop the 2D vector menace, one obstacle at a time.
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Road Scars: Origins
Single-player alternative to Space Waver — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Waver.
Ride day and night, taking on risky jobs for the Road Baron, avoiding traffic and other bikers on endless dangerous roads, all of that while you blast some original punk rock music!
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FlippUp
Single-player alternative to Space Waver — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Waver.
You've activated an old Pinball machine- but with a twist. No points to score, just a mysterious mission to reach the top. We recommend you to try the demo before buying to avoid quick refunds- FlippTechINC.
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Bighead Runner
Single-player alternative to Space Waver — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Space Waver.
Bighead Runner is an arcade endless runner that challenges you to collect coins and conquer the leaderboards! Dash, jump, and slide through procedurally generated stages, striving to beat your best score and unlock awesome skins.
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Aerial_Knight's Never Yield
Single-player alternative to Space Waver — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Waver.
Survive A futuristic Tokyo style Detroit in this 3D runner that tells the story of Wally who has uncovered the evidence that can change his city forever. Explore a game world with a dope-tastic soundtrack featuring the authentic sounds of Detroit Artist.
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Samurai Wish
Single-player alternative to Space Waver — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Waver.
Based on the japanese folklore of the "wish trees", become a member of the Wishmakers' Clan. Defeat your enemies brutally with your katana or your shurikens to fulfill people's dreams.