Single-player games like Castle of Shikigami 2
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Castle of Shikigami 2, 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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Castle of Shikigami
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.
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DoDonPachi Resurrection
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
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Assault Android Cactus+
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
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Revolution Ace
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
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Radiant Silvergun
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
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Mushihimesama
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.
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DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
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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COTTON REBOOT!
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.
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Castle of Shikigami 3
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
・A culmination of character shooting games set in a unique worldview! ・A wide variety of newly added playable characters and attack methods, as well as a 2P scenario that is different from 1P play. ・Features a high-tension MAX system that will satisfy your insatiable passion for shooting games!
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FANTAVISION 202X
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
"Fantavision", the masterpiece action puzzle game released on console in 2000 is back! Sparkling images of fireworks exploding on screen and a simple but deep gameplay once you get the hang of it.
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TriggerHeart EXELICA
Single-player alternative to Castle of Shikigami 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Castle of Shikigami 2.
"Where courage and conviction dictate, pull the trigger of your heart!"