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Single-player games like The Chaos Gene

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Chaos Gene, 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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    Underground: World War — Steam game cover

    Underground: World War

    Single-player alternative to The Chaos Gene — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Chaos Gene.

    A brand new game inspired by the Def Jam series. Create your own fighter or play as some of your favorite rappers in this over the top fighting game.

    2026ActionIndieEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dragon Fury — Steam game cover

    Dragon Fury

    Single-player alternative to The Chaos Gene — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Chaos Gene.

    1v1 Fighting. Ninjas, Pirates, Robots, Aliens and more. Import Your Own Characters!

    2022ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kung Fu Er San — Steam game cover

    Kung Fu Er San

    Single-player alternative to The Chaos Gene — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Chaos Gene.

    Awesome 2D retro pixel fighting game inspired by the old classics.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Write 'n' Fight — Steam game cover

    Write 'n' Fight

    Single-player alternative to The Chaos Gene — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Chaos Gene.

    The greatest writers of all time are fighting each other in the arenas that were inspired by their work. Each character can summon his own "magic" arena where he becomes the boss of the level for a short amount of time.

    2022ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sclash — Steam game cover

    Sclash

    Single-player alternative to The Chaos Gene — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with The Chaos Gene.

    Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.

    2023Action8.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kandidatos — Steam game cover

    Kandidatos

    Single-player alternative to The Chaos Gene — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Chaos Gene.

    Fight in the biggest political tournament in Brazil.

    2020ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mortal Kombat 1 — Steam game cover

    Mortal Kombat 1

    Single-player alternative to The Chaos Gene — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with The Chaos Gene.

    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!

    2023Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Arcus Chroma: Classic — Steam game cover

    Arcus Chroma: Classic

    Single-player alternative to The Chaos Gene — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Chaos Gene.

    Say goodbye to jumping and hello to intense, lightning-fast grounded battles! Arcus Chroma is an offline juggle combo fighting game where dodging and countering are the keys to victory. With a truly unique cast to choose from, let your mind run wild as you master the game's creative combo system.

    2024ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →