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Single-player games like Born to Kill

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Born to Kill, 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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    Earth Marines — Steam game cover

    Earth Marines

    Single-player alternative to Born to Kill — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Born to Kill.

    Earth Marines - a dynamic top down shooter in which you need to save the planet from dangerous zombie - brain eaters!

    2021ActionIndie10.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts — Steam game cover

    Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts

    Single-player alternative to Born to Kill — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Born to Kill.

    Become the ultimate assassin in the most realistic modern warfare sniping game available. Engage in an immersive single-player campaign across large, open-ended maps. Tactical thinking, stealth approach and precision in execution of long shots required.

    2019Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Slater — Steam game cover

    The Slater

    Single-player alternative to Born to Kill — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Born to Kill.

    Get ready to kill drug dealers, crime bosses and anyone who stands in your way as you seek revenge for your father’s murder. The Slater is a story-driven first-person stealth-action-puzzle game that puts you in the shoes of a former cop Mark Slater.

    2018ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BUTCHER — Steam game cover

    BUTCHER

    Single-player alternative to Born to Kill — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Born to Kill.

    BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hatred — Steam game cover

    Hatred

    Single-player alternative to Born to Kill — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Born to Kill.

    Hatred is a violent twin-stick shooter, in which you take the role of The Antagonist fighting against all of humanity.

    2015ActionIndie5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CULTIC — Steam game cover

    CULTIC

    Single-player alternative to Born to Kill — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Born to Kill.

    Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

    2022ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Valfaris: Mecha Therion — Steam game cover

    Valfaris: Mecha Therion

    Single-player alternative to Born to Kill — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Born to Kill.

    Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!

    2023ActionIndie3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Infernax — Steam game cover

    Infernax

    Single-player alternative to Born to Kill — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Born to Kill.

    Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Zahhak — Steam game cover

    Zahhak

    Single-player alternative to Born to Kill — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Born to Kill.

    Fight against a sect planning terrorist attacks in this side-scrolling shooter.

    2021ActionIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cold Ground — Steam game cover

    Cold Ground

    Single-player alternative to Born to Kill — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Born to Kill.

    Save the homeland of Dalina on an one-man army mission in this MSX-inspired action RPG.

    2023ActionRPG4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →