Single-player games like Captain Blacksword
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Captain Blacksword, 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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Retro Endurance 8bit
Single-player alternative to Captain Blacksword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Captain Blacksword.
Created by zsKnight of ZSNES is this really neat retro game collection containing a fun shuffler story mode and a challenging arcade mode. Features 52 different 8bit style games which includes local competitive multiplayer and various different game modes to play and enjoy.
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Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
Single-player alternative to Captain Blacksword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Captain Blacksword.
The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!
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Vengeance of Mr. Peppermint
Single-player alternative to Captain Blacksword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Captain Blacksword.
Embody a hard-boiled detective seeking bloody justice. in an old-school, Korean-style beat-’em-up. Plow through the criminal underworld to find and punish those responsible for his sister's death...before his mind unravels and his vengeance completely destroys him.
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Captain Blood
Single-player alternative to Captain Blacksword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Captain Blacksword.
Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game where you play as a fearsome pirate seeking gold and glory. Expect adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This hack'n'slash features fierce combat, hordes of enemies and flashy combos.
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STAR WARS™: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles™
Single-player alternative to Captain Blacksword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Captain Blacksword.
Take back the Theed Royal Palace in this fast and furious lightsaber action game. You will have the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber to help you ward off legions of battle droids, destroyer droids, assassins, and other creatures from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
Single-player alternative to Captain Blacksword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Captain Blacksword.
A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features!
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Jitsu Squad
Single-player alternative to Captain Blacksword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Captain Blacksword.
Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.
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Volgarr the Viking
Single-player alternative to Captain Blacksword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Captain Blacksword.
Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.
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The Caribbean Sail
Single-player alternative to Captain Blacksword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Captain Blacksword.
Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!
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Shell Shuffle
Single-player alternative to Captain Blacksword — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Collect shells to save a hermit crab in this addictive and unique puzzle game!