Single-player games like B.I.O.T.A.
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to B.I.O.T.A., 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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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
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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Guns of Fury
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
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Infernax
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
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Kero Blaster
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
C&F Inc. teleporters are going offline all over the place, and it's up to an intrepid frog employee to fix the situation.
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Axiom Verge
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
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Timespinner
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
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Chronicles of the Wolf
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!
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Alwa's Awakening
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
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Super Meat Boy
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
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Mega Man Legacy Collection
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.I.O.T.A..
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
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Mega Man X Legacy Collection
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.I.O.T.A..
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
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The Thing from Nowhere
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with B.I.O.T.A..
Travel to a remote town in Alaska and uncover the truth behind reported sightings of a mythical creature from ancient Inuit folklore. A Choose Your Own Adventure mystery set in the 1950s, inspired by classic monster movies and Amiga's "It Came from the Desert".
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Metroidvania
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
Explore a dark pixel-art metroidvania filled with fast-paced combat, challenging bosses, hidden secrets, and rewarding exploration as you unlock new paths through a mysterious world.
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Ghostly Matter
Single-player alternative to B.I.O.T.A. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with B.I.O.T.A..
Ghostly Matter is a metroidvania with elements borrowed from graphic adventures. The year is 1986. A professor obsessed with the paranormal, an old friend who disappeared mysteriously. Time to arm yourself with the best anti-ghost technology and set off in search of the truth.