Single-player games like INSPACE 2980
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to INSPACE 2980, 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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I, AI
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with INSPACE 2980.
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
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Psyvariar 3
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with INSPACE 2980.
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
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Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with INSPACE 2980.
Pilot a lone ship through a collapsing orbital station in a modern 2.5D shoot ’em up. Block bullets with a 360° directional shield, destroy grotesque wreck-born enemies, defeat colossal bosses, and build new upgrade paths with every run — a love letter to classic shoot ’em ups.
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Syder Arcade
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with INSPACE 2980.
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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BIRDCAGE
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with INSPACE 2980.
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
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Sky Force Reloaded
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with INSPACE 2980.
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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Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with INSPACE 2980.
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
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Jets'n'Guns Gold
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with INSPACE 2980.
Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.
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ZERO PROTOCOL
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with INSPACE 2980.
In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.
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REPLIKATOR
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with INSPACE 2980.
In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.
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Iron Dungeon
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with INSPACE 2980.
Iron Dungeon combines a twin-stick shooter, a 2d platformer and a roguelite. Explore a dangerous underground complex in search of dozens of weapons, gadgets and upgrades to find a way to the surface and find out if there is still life on Earth!
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Waterpunk: Through the Rust
Single-player alternative to INSPACE 2980 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with INSPACE 2980.
A roguelite action game set in a post-apocalyptic water world. Shape your strategy by choosing which abilities shine by day and which awaken at night.