Single-player games like Thunderflash
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Thunderflash, 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 Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
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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Mega City Force
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle
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Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Thunderflash.
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 Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
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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UFO 50
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
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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Thunder Wolves
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
When this “wolf pack” strikes, you hear the thunder roll. The Thunder Wolves attack from the air. They are mercenaries, and the best helicopter pilots in the world. Every one of them is ready for action at all times—and ready to fight evil, wherever it lurks.
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Guns, Gore & Cannoli
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.
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Broforce
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
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Abduction Bit
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros).
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SEEP Universe
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! SEEP Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era!
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Dragon Climax
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
A retro action martial arts game inspired by classics, like Kung Fu Master and Shinobi with modern elements!
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Super BOO Quest
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Thunderflash.
Super BOO Quest is a lighthearted game suitale for every kind of player, from casual to hardcore. It is a mix of arcade, puzzle, and stealth, to be played alone or with a friend. The game is presented with 16 bit-style graphics, as a tribute to Super Nintendo.
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Katana Soul
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.
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Adventure Bit
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!
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Swords & Bones
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!
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Roar of Revenge
Single-player alternative to Thunderflash — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Thunderflash.
A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!