Single-player games like Chaos Brigade
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Chaos Brigade, 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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Ghost Grab 3000
Single-player alternative to Chaos Brigade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chaos Brigade.
Introducing the Grapple Beam! Chain ghosts together then pop them all at once for points in an endless 'bullet hell' arcade apocalypse.
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Fallen Blades
Single-player alternative to Chaos Brigade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chaos Brigade.
A fast-paced, top-down action game. As a lone warrior, face endless waves of traitors in brutal, one-hit-kill combat. Master split-second dashes and unlock a diverse arsenal of traditional weapons to survive the betrayal.
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Exile Squadron
Single-player alternative to Chaos Brigade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Chaos Brigade.
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
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Arcade Mayhem Juanito
Single-player alternative to Chaos Brigade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chaos Brigade.
Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.
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Dead Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Chaos Brigade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chaos Brigade.
Challenging 2D platformer in the best traditions of classic games, with an excellent chiptune soundtrack. The game will check your nerves for strength and bring a lot of emotions.
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Space Grunts
Single-player alternative to Chaos Brigade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chaos Brigade.
A turn-based game on a planet outpost - with no waiting between turns! Play it at the speed of an arcade game, or take your time and think about your next step.. no matter how fast you take your turn, it might be your last!
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Xentron Attack
Single-player alternative to Chaos Brigade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chaos Brigade.
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
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Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Single-player alternative to Chaos Brigade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chaos Brigade.
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
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The Dark Horde
Single-player alternative to Chaos Brigade — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chaos Brigade.
In The Dark Horde, you control the battlefield with a deck of cards. Summon hordes of minions, cast devastating spells, and tap into the forbidden power of the Four Domains: Death, Destruction, Corruption, and Frost. It’s not just what you’ll conquer, but how you’ll become the most feared Dark Mage!