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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Viral Reload EX
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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RagingBlasters
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
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Chicken Invaders 1
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
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Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
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Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
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Contra: Operation Galuga
Single-player alternative to Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection.
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
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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!