Single-player games like SAMURAI SHODOWN
Below are 19 single-player Steam games similar to SAMURAI SHODOWN, 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 KING OF FIGHTERS XV
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
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DRAGON BALL FighterZ
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
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Mortal Kombat 1
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
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Killer Instinct
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.
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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!
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Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
The hit crossover 2D fighter finally makes its way to PC, updated to the latest arcade version for character balancing, added background animations and additional winning poses. It also includes all DLC from the console release, such as additional fighters Homura and Heart, in a single value package.
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THE LAST BLADE
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
“THE LAST BLADE”, the first entry in the legendary 2D weapons-based fighting game series from SNK set during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, returns for another joust! Sharpen your blade, and be ready for some of the most epic battles on Steam!
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Granblue Fantasy: Versus
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
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Street Fighter™ 6
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.
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SOULCALIBUR VI
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
[[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!
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FINAL FANTASY
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
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TEKKEN 7
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
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METAL SLUG 3
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
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METAL SLUG X
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
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FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Single-player alternative to SAMURAI SHODOWN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SAMURAI SHODOWN.
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION