Single-player games like 198X
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to 198X, 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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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
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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80's OVERDRIVE
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
80's OVERDRIVE is a 2D pixelart racing game, designed to take you back in time to when 8 and 16 bit consoles and arcade games ruled the world. Compete against opponents in career mode to unlock new races, buy new cars and upgrade them with state-of-the-art technologies!
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Streets of Rage 4
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
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Narita Boy
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!
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Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
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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UFO 50
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
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Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
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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Retrowave
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!
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OutRUN
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
You play as two different people in the same creepy motel, and everything you think you know keeps changing. One moment you're Allison, running from something in her past, and the next you're Emma doing a late-night cleaning shift. You see the same events from totally different angles. You're JUDGE!
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SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
SEGA’s collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics!
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WOLFLAME
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
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Don't run out of Soda
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
Can you escape a humble cook? If you don't, you will become his meal. You have five tries.
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Super Ninja Miner
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
He slices! He dices! He... mines? Tag along with this crazy ninja on a treasure-filled adventure.
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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SchoolBoy Runaway
Single-player alternative to 198X — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with 198X.
“You little rascal! Go study your lessons right now!” said the angry parents, grounding you. Try to outsmart them and find a way to have fun with your friends.