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Single-player games like Space Mayhem

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Space Mayhem, 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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    Hyper Space — Steam game cover

    Hyper Space

    Single-player alternative to Space Mayhem — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Mayhem.

    Hyper Space is a “Dodge ’Em Up” Arcade game. Collect stars while avoiding space hazards to reach the highest score, unlock new skins, compete with your friends and travel through space to the most distant galaxies.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Freefall '95 — Steam game cover

    Freefall '95

    Single-player alternative to Space Mayhem — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Mayhem.

    Chain massive trick combos, dodge deadly debris, and chase huge scores in this fast-paced arcade adventure. Earn coins, upgrade abilities, collect rare items, and uncover a wild time-bending narrative aboard this doomed flight in the year 1995

    2026ActionIndie10.19 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Astrovade — Steam game cover

    Super Astrovade

    Single-player alternative to Space Mayhem — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Mayhem.

    Master the difficult art of dodging bullets while blasting thruster flame in the face of your enemies. No guns, no upgrades, no level-ups. Just your reflexes against an endless bullet hell maze of death. How long will you survive?

    2023ActionIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Switch 'N' Shoot — Steam game cover

    Switch 'N' Shoot

    Single-player alternative to Space Mayhem — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Mayhem.

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    2016ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Toads Mayhem — Steam game cover

    Space Toads Mayhem

    Single-player alternative to Space Mayhem — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Mayhem.

    A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)

    2018ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kaze and the Wild Masks — Steam game cover

    Kaze and the Wild Masks

    Single-player alternative to Space Mayhem — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Mayhem.

    Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bing Bong XL — Steam game cover

    Bing Bong XL

    Single-player alternative to Space Mayhem — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Mayhem.

    Bing Bong XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Dodge obstacles, collect points, and survive as long as possible in this addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge. Perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue for another game!

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pivot XL — Steam game cover

    Pivot XL

    Single-player alternative to Space Mayhem — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Space Mayhem.

    Pivot XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Pivot, dodge obstacles, and survive as long as possible in this addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge. Perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue for another game!

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →