Single-player games like Samurai Aces
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Samurai Aces, 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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STRIKERS 1945
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
The vertical scrolling shooter game released in the arcade by "Psikyo". You can set the difficulty level, controls, screen orientation, etc. In addition, online rankings have been implemented! Aim to be the world's best Striker!
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Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
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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VASARA Collection
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
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Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
8 KONAMI arcade classics of the 80s, from Nemesis to TwinBee. Including bonus eBook packed with new information never before revealed to the public.
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Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
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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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
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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Mushihimesama
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
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Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
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STRIKERS 1945 II
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
Easy to play, hard to master. This is one of the most iconic arcade shooter of the 90s, released by Psikyo. It comes back with many customizable options and online rankings!
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TENGAI
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
Miko-san and ninja girl blast away! The best of eccentric Japanese-style shooter is here! With online rankings!
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STRIKERS 1945 III
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
Here's a challenge from 90's arcades! The ultimate Psikyo shooter! With online rankings.
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Psyvariar Delta
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.
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Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
"Ninja JaJaMaru : The Great Yokai Battle + Hell" est un jeu d'action en 2D. Il s'agit de la dernière interaction de la série Ninja JaJaMaru qui introduit de nouveaux contrôles et de nouvelles mécaniques de jeu dans la série.
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GUNBIRD
Single-player alternative to Samurai Aces — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Samurai Aces.
"Marion" the little great wizard in the steampunk world. The masterpiece of the "Psikyo Shooting"! Online rankings are available.