8 Solo games like Awesomenauts that you should try

On paper it is what Awesomenauts is — competitive edge, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Shelved next to Awesomenauts for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: ranged combat and a third-person camera.

Same family as Awesomenauts: tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds free-to-play access. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings ranged combat and fantasy world.

Same family as Awesomenauts: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world.

On paper it is what Awesomenauts is — melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and free-to-play access — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and an isometric view.

Same family as Awesomenauts: a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and horror setting.

On paper it is what Awesomenauts is — melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and free-to-play access — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is ranged combat and a first-person view.

Same family as Awesomenauts: competitive edge, melee combat and PvP competition. Both also lean on free-to-play access. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and an isometric view.