Single-player games like Jitsu Squad
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Jitsu Squad, 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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Shing!
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jitsu Squad.
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!
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The TakeOver
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jitsu Squad.
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!
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Absolum
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jitsu Squad.
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
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Mayhem Brawler
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jitsu Squad.
Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.
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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Jitsu Squad.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
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Streets of Rage 4
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jitsu Squad.
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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MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Jitsu Squad.
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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Okinawa Rush
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jitsu Squad.
Take on the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face off in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. DOUBLE THE MAYHEM: Bring a friend and battle against ninjas, demons, and more in the 2-player local co-op mode of this action-adventure platformer.
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River City Girls 2
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Jitsu Squad.
The River City Girls are back! Misako, Kyoko, Kunio, and Riki - joined by newcomers Marian and Provie - hit the streets for an all-new beat-'em-up adventure! Team up for local or online co-op and explore a massive world packed with new abilities, enemies, locations, and more!
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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jitsu Squad.
A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jitsu Squad.
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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Fight'N Rage
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jitsu Squad.
Fight’N Rage is a brand new old-school side-scroller beat’em up. Inspired by the classics from the “golden age”, and with an art style that mimics the aesthetic from the 90's arcade gems, this game pays homage to all classic gameplay features that makes this genre one of the best from its time!
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Castle Crashers®
Single-player alternative to Jitsu Squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jitsu Squad.
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!