Single-player games like Knights & Guns
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Knights & Guns, 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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Shootvaders: The Beginning
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Knights & Guns.
The Space mission center has ordered you to fly into space and find a new planet. New planet will bring a new possibilities to humankind. The flight won't be easy! The universe has many alien groups that want to stop you.
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Battle of Finland: Winter War
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Knights & Guns.
Battle of Finland: Winter War is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer. The Soviet Union began the conquest of Finland on November 30 1939, thus the Winter War was started. Can you help small Finland stop the red army steam rolling over Finland?
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Waifu Covered 2: Censored Edition
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Knights & Guns.
Rescue your possible WAIFU from the evil magic. Elaborated yet EASY TO PLAY shmup action game! Remove the curse from the clothes to save the girls from the ageing spell!
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Cosmic Guardians
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Knights & Guns.
Become a Cosmic Guardian in this thrilling space shooter! Defend Earth from alien threats, battle colossal bosses, and save the universe. Play solo with A.I. or team up in co-op mode. Level up, unlock abilities, and collect power-ups for an epic adventure!
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Folclore Xamin
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Knights & Guns.
Folclore Xamin is an intense 2D action platformer and run-and-gun game. Featuring beautiful hand-drawn animations, you control the Xamin twins who wield the power of nature. Master shooting, jumping, and dashing to defeat forest spirits and conquer the Amazon!
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Holy Stick!
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Knights & Guns.
Holy Stick! is a party game, and action shooter for up to 8 players where you use powerful weapons to shred the limbs of your enemies! There are different weapons, maps, customisation options and a Craziness System. On top of that - no health bars! Brace yourself, limbs will fly!
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Iron Meat
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Knights & Guns.
Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.
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Explosionade DX
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Knights & Guns.
Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!
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Pixel Cafe
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Knights & Guns.
Step into Pixel's shoes in this one-of-a-kind journey that bridges time, memories, and the aroma of fresh coffee. Dive deep into a city balancing its past and future. Engage in intense arcade challenges, immerse yourself in heartfelt stories, and navigate a world crafted in pixel art.
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Urban Flow
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Knights & Guns.
Control the city's streets and keep the cars moving in perfect harmony in Urban Flow. Navigate complex intersections and avoid accidents as you progress through increasingly challenging levels. Play with up to four players in local co-op mode for added fun with family and friends.
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Train Traffic Manager
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Knights & Guns.
All aboard the chaos express! In Train Traffic Manager, you're the maestro of mayhem, directing an orchestra of trains, drawbridges, and cataclysms. Keep your cool, your trains on track, and your sense of humor intact!
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Restaurant Tycoon: My Cooking Empire
Single-player alternative to Knights & Guns — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Knights & Guns.
Love cooking games? Manage 9 distinct kitchens, craft over 500 dishes, and rise to culinary stardom across 1000+ fast-paced levels in Restaurant Tycoon: My Cooking Empire. Customize your home, unlock trophies, and bring the heat!