Single-player games like Retro Classix: Bad Dudes
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes, 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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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
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MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
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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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
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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Broforce
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
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9 Monkeys of Shaolin
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
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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Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
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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Mega City Force
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle
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Streets of Rage 4
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
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Street Hoop
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The legendary 3 on 3 arcade basketball game returns.
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Retro Classix: SRD - Super Real Darwin
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
Super Real Darwin is a fast-paced, vertical scrolling shoot-em-up that rewards skill and persistence – a cult classic for the retro shmup fan. Take control of a fighter ship capable of mutating into different shapes as it evolves while fighting off enemy invaders.
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Retro Classix: Joe & Mac - Caveman Ninja
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
Grab your club and get ready to go on a wild, prehistoric adventure with the Cavemen Ninjas – Joe & Mac! Play as Joe and Mac, two cavemen who fight against enemy cavemen and dinosaurs using prehistoric weapons.
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Retro Classix: Super BurgerTime
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
The 2-player sequel to the classic BurgerTime! In Super BurgerTime, play as Peter Pepper Jr. and complete the burgers, but watch out for Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Egg and the dangerous Mr. Pickle!
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Retro Classix: Gate of Doom
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
Seal the Gate Of Doom forever! Gate of Doom is a classic arcade multiplayer action RPG originally released in 1990. You and a friend take on the role of one of four heroes of prophecy, the knight Carl F. Graystone, the wizard Fraya Edirne, the bard Riger Hawk, or the ninja Kirikaze.
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Retro Classix: Wizard Fire
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
Wizard Fire is a classic multiplayer arcade action RPG for one to two players, featuring five unique playable characters, epic boss fights, and stunning pixel graphics.
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Retro Classix: Two Crude
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
In this colorful arcade classic, play as one or two mercenaries hired by the American government to stop the terrorist organization known as "Big Valley''. Your mission: fight these terrorists for control of post-apocalyptic New York City.
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Retro Classix: Heavy Barrel
Single-player alternative to Retro Classix: Bad Dudes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Retro Classix: Bad Dudes.
In this arcade classic for one to two players, collect pieces to assemble the ultimate weapon as you fight through waves of terrorists that have occupied the control center of a nuclear missile site.