Single-player games like THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
Below are 18 single-player Steam games similar to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, 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 XIV STEAM EDITION
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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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Street Fighter™ 6
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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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FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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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SAMURAI SHODOWN
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
SAMURAI REBOOT! A brand new SAMURAI SHODOWN game takes aim for the world stage!
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Mortal Kombat 1
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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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Granblue Fantasy: Versus
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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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DRAGON BALL FighterZ
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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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TEKKEN 7
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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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TEKKEN 8
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
TEKKEN 8 is the latest addition to the TEKKEN series, the pinnacle of 3D fighting games. Join the fight with over 32 characters and bear witness to the next installment in this epic saga. Get ready for the biggest and best TEKKEN game ever made!
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MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII GLOBAL MATCH
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
Relive the pinnacle of 2D sprite-based fighting! Enhanced for online play! Complete with rollback netcode and overhauled online functionality!
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Street Fighter V
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
[[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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METAL SLUG 3
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
“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 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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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METAL SLUG X
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
“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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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Single-player alternative to THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV.
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