Single-player games like Battle Axe
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Battle Axe, 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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Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
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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Final Vendetta
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.
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Streets of Rage 4
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
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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Hammerwatch
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Battle Axe.
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
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Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
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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Xeno Crisis
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
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Fight'N Rage
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!
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SHOCK TROOPERS
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
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Magic Sword for Kamonegi-go
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Battle Axe.
This is adventure to enjoy with ship's mate on a flying ship.All Ship's mate are furry.
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Retro Classix: Wizard Fire
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Battle Axe.
Wizard Fire is a classic multiplayer arcade action RPG for one to two players, featuring five unique playable characters, epic boss fights, and stunning pixel graphics.
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Fireball Wizard
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Battle Axe.
Fireball Wizard is a lovingly crafted retro arcade platformer. Blast your way through 4 worlds and 40+ levels to defeat the big bosses and find all the secrets. Unlock spells and costumes as you go to help you face the challenges ahead.
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Terminator 2D: NO FATE
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
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88 Heroes
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
Prepare to infiltrate Dr. H8’s lair with the help of the strangest, dumbest and most pointless superheroes ever – the 88 Heroes!
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Ninja Shodown
Single-player alternative to Battle Axe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Battle Axe.
It’s every ninja for themselves in the ultimate battle for the Jade Katana! Fight alone, team up or take on friends in brutal arena-based combat where the mighty prevail and the weak pay the ultimate price: death and dishonour!