Single-player games like Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection
Below are 18 single-player Steam games similar to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection, 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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Contra Anniversary Collection
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
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GRADIUS ORIGINS
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
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R-Type Dimensions EX
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
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SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
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Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games.
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1993 Space Machine
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
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ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!
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Castlevania Anniversary Collection
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.
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Salamander County Public Television
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Become a professional thing-doer! Complete wacky assignments for Salamander County's local TV station, and solve the mystery of why nearly everyone in the county suddenly disappeared.
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Castle of Vania
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Invade the castle of the powerful Vampire Vania, face several difficult, exciting and sensual challenges to end this reign of horror and orgies.
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METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
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METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?
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METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.
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METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.
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METAL GEAR SURVIVE
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon MGSV’s stealth action gameplay with elements of exploration and survival creating a bold new experience. *An internet connection is required to play the game.
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METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.
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METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
The fourth game in the METAL GEAR series: set over two incidents in 2007 and 2009, featuring Solid Snake and Raiden, introducing new stealth gameplay features.
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Castlevania Dominus Collection
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!