Single-player games like Shing!
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Shing!, 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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Jitsu Squad
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shing!.
Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.
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9 Monkeys of Shaolin
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Shing!.
The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.
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Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Shing!.
Choose a side, master your moves, and embrace your destiny in an epic beat 'em up adventure inspired by the hit show. Take control of 8 playable characters with deep movesets, combos, progression, real-time character swaps, ultimate attacks, and much more!
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Unruly Heroes
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Shing!.
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
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Sacred Citadel
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Shing!.
Sharpen your axe, string your bow, brew your potions! Ancaria needs heroes like you. Grab your friends to join the resistance!The once peaceful land of Ancaria is in grave danger. The evil Ashen empire has enslaved its population and is using the orc-like Grimmoc to wipe out the Seraphim, who swore to protect it.
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Streets of Rage 4
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shing!.
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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The TakeOver
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shing!.
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!
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Samurai GUNN
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shing!.
Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.
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Corridor Z
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shing!.
Be quick or be undead! Ordinary high school, zombie outbreak and the bunch of survivors in a run for life.
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Draw Slasher
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shing!.
Draw Slasher is the unique demanding and dynamic action packed beat'em up you need only a mouse to play. Cut, slice, snip, sever, chop, shear and trim hordes of Pirate Monkey Zombies™.
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Hamster Playground
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Shing!.
Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats!
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Date Z
Single-player alternative to Shing! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shing!.
"Date Z" - a captivating mix of high school drama, romance, and mystery. As a transfer student, your challenge is to navigate relationships and secure a date by Friday to survive a deadly virus outbreak. Unravel the hidden secrets. Every choice you make counts.