Single-player games like Idol Showdown
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Idol Showdown, 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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Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Single-player alternative to Idol Showdown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Idol Showdown.
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
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Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
Single-player alternative to Idol Showdown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Idol Showdown.
Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Single-player alternative to Idol Showdown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Idol Showdown.
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!
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Maiden and Spell
Single-player alternative to Idol Showdown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Idol Showdown.
Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.
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Fantasy Strike
Single-player alternative to Idol Showdown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Idol Showdown.
A fighting game designed from the ground up to be so easy to control that even non-fighting game players can play it, yet deep enough to play in tournaments. Vibrant graphics and excellent online play.
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Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel
Single-player alternative to Idol Showdown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Idol Showdown.
The hit crossover 2D fighter finally makes its way to PC, updated to the latest arcade version for character balancing, added background animations and additional winning poses. It also includes all DLC from the console release, such as additional fighters Homura and Heart, in a single value package.
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MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
Single-player alternative to Idol Showdown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Idol Showdown.
This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.
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A Few Quick Matches
Single-player alternative to Idol Showdown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Idol Showdown.
A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!
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GUILTY GEAR
Single-player alternative to Idol Showdown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Idol Showdown.
The origin of the series, the abnormality of the fighting game genre, now returns... HEAVEN or HELL？LET'S Rock！