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Single-player games like Rolling Bird

Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Rolling Bird, 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.

Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Rolling Bird page.

Ranked picks

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    Offendron Warrior — Steam game cover

    Offendron Warrior

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

    Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

    2018ActionIndieFree To Play0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Steel Alcimus — Steam game cover

    Steel Alcimus

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

    Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.

    2018ActionIndieFree To Play0.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    PigShip and the Giant Wolf — Steam game cover

    PigShip and the Giant Wolf

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

    Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.

    2023ActionIndie7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dead End City — Steam game cover

    Dead End City

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

    A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gun Rage — Steam game cover

    Gun Rage

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

    Gun Rage is an old-school, fast-paced, side-scrolling run and gun, with 16-bit era graphics, inspired by greatest classic games of the genre.

    2018ActionIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Astro Attack — Steam game cover

    Astro Attack

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

    A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.

    2024ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Space Warpster — Steam game cover

    Space Warpster

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

    A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.

    2026ActionIndie4.24 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SUPER FLAIL — Steam game cover

    SUPER FLAIL

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

    SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.

    2018ActionIndieFree To Play0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Golden Hornet — Steam game cover

    Golden Hornet

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

    Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.

    2017ActionIndieFree To Play0.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Frantic Dimension — Steam game cover

    Frantic Dimension

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

    Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.

    2018ActionIndieFree To Play0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pentasma — Steam game cover

    Pentasma

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

    Pentasma is a side-scrolling arcade shooter inspired by Williams Electronics' 1981 classic 'Defender'. Protect The terraforming Humanoids from the deadly Aliens and raid the Alien planets to keep the galaxy peaceful!

    2020ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hornet Virus: Steel Alcimus II — Steam game cover

    Hornet Virus: Steel Alcimus II

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

    Hornet Virus: Steel Alcimus II is a sequel of Steel Alcimus inspired by various 1980-1990s' 3D computer games. Pilot the deadliest helicopter in this action-packed 3D game. Destroy the targets, rescue the hostages, and capture the enemy buildings to save the world!

    2020ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Xentron Attack — Steam game cover

    Xentron Attack

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

    Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.

    2020ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Devileader — Steam game cover

    Devileader

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

    Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.

    2021ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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