Single-player games like Payback Time
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Payback Time, 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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The Way of the Tiger (CPC/Spectrum)
Single-player alternative to Payback Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Payback Time.
In this beat-em-up from 1986, take on the role of Avenger, the ninja warrior, as he battles the forces of evil in defence of his faith and protection of the weak. Based on the popular series of fantasy adventure gamebooks.
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Brawler
Single-player alternative to Payback Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Payback Time.
Classic beat 'em up action brawling in gang-infested streets.
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Savage Warriors
Single-player alternative to Payback Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Payback Time.
This classic fighting game offers intense martial arts battles with a diverse cast of characters, each boasting unique fighting styles. Players engage in thrilling one-on-one combat, showcasing their skills and mastering various martial arts techniques in this nostalgic gem from the mid-'90s.
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MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Single-player alternative to Payback Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Payback Time.
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
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Little Fighter 2 Remastered
Single-player alternative to Payback Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Payback Time.
Rediscover the classic combat charm of "Little Fighter 2," now with fully upgraded and redrawn graphics, support for local connections up to 8 computers, and every character move more detailed and extravagant, providing an unprecedented combat experience.
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Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow
Single-player alternative to Payback Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Payback Time.
Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow is a fighting game that mixes elements of RPG, simulation and arcade, in an explosive combination to relieve the Beat'em up genre!
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9 Monkeys of Shaolin
Single-player alternative to Payback Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Payback Time.
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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Jitsu Squad
Single-player alternative to Payback Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Payback Time.
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.