Single-player games like Contract Killer
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Contract Killer, 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 Contract Killer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Contract Killer.
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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Unruly Heroes
Single-player alternative to Contract Killer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Contract Killer.
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
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99Vidas
Single-player alternative to Contract Killer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Contract Killer.
"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.
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Guacamelee! 2
Single-player alternative to Contract Killer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Contract Killer.
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
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TowerFall Ascension
Single-player alternative to Contract Killer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Contract Killer.
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
Single-player alternative to Contract Killer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Contract Killer.
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 Contract Killer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Contract Killer.
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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Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
Single-player alternative to Contract Killer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Contract Killer.
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!