Single-player games like TENGAI
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to TENGAI, 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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GUNBIRD 2
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
Let's go on the treasure hunt through the skies of the world! The ultimate "Psikyo Shooter" with online rankings!
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GUNBIRD
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
"Marion" the little great wizard in the steampunk world. The masterpiece of the "Psikyo Shooting"! Online rankings are available.
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Samurai Aces
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
Samurai and ninja fly in the sky! Freaky Japanese-style shooter known as the debut of "Psikyo". We' ve got online rankings!
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STRIKERS 1945 II
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
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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STRIKERS 1945 III
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
Here's a challenge from 90's arcades! The ultimate Psikyo shooter! With online rankings.
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Assault Android Cactus+
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
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Deathsmiles
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
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Bleed 2
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
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SONIC WINGS REUNION
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
SONIC WINGS REUNION is a sequel to the arcade-style shooting game SONIC WINGS, in which you choose from eight characters to destroy the mysterious organization FATAMORNAGANA, which has advanced into the modern world. The scenario changes depending on the combination of characters.
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Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
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STRIKERS 1945
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
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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Psyvariar Delta
Single-player alternative to TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
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 TENGAI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with TENGAI.
"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.