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Single-player games like B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum)

Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum), 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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    Jack the Nipper II (C64/CPC/Spectrum) — Steam game cover

    Jack the Nipper II (C64/CPC/Spectrum)

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this cheeky platformer sequel from 1987, jump, climb, swing and toddle through the jungle, picking up useful items and dodging fearsome enemies, all in an attempt to be as naughty as possible! Contains the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

    2023Action4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Way of the Tiger (CPC/Spectrum) — Steam game cover

    The Way of the Tiger (CPC/Spectrum)

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this beat-em-up from 1986, take on the role of Avenger, the ninja warrior, as he battles the forces of evil in defence of his faith and protection of the weak. Based on the popular series of fantasy adventure gamebooks.

    2023Action3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pedro (C64/Spectrum) — Steam game cover

    Pedro (C64/Spectrum)

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this cartoony arcade game, released in 1984 for home microcomputers, take on the role of the titular Pedro, a frustrated gardener trying desperately to protect his precious flower garden from invading animals.

    2023Action3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cosmic Cruiser — Steam game cover

    Cosmic Cruiser

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.

    2022Action2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cosmic Wartoad — Steam game cover

    Cosmic Wartoad

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.

    2022Action2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stone Protectors — Steam game cover

    Stone Protectors

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    SLAM INTO THE STONE ZONE FOR A WILD BATTLE OF THE BANDS. IT'S YOU AND THE REST OF THE STONE PROTECTORS AGAINST EVIL ZOK AND HIS WHOLE SUCKY GROUP. YOU GET TO PLAY CLIFFORD, CORNELIUS, CHESTER, MAXWELL, OR ANGUS. MAKE SPECIAL MOVES AND ATTACKS IN SCROLLING 16 MEG.

    2022Action12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Electrocop — Steam game cover

    Electrocop

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this unique 3d shooter, originally released in 1991 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a high-tech cop tasked with rescuing the President's daughter, who was kidnapped by an evil robot, before she is killed.

    2022Action4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Armageddon (C64/Spectrum) — Steam game cover

    Armageddon (C64/Spectrum)

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, protect cities from waves of nuclear attack by using powerful missile batteries.

    2023Action3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Alchemist — Steam game cover

    Alchemist

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this classic retro platformer, take on the role of a skilled Alchemist to battle an evil warlock. Transform into a mighty golden eagle to traverse the winding chambers of the warlock's dread castle, or hurl lightning bolts at terrifying foes, to unite the four pieces of the Spell of Destruction.

    2022ActionAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jumping Jack — Steam game cover

    Jumping Jack

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this addictive arcade style platformer from 1983, jump through 20 levels of moving platforms, zany hazards, and bizarre enemies, each more difficult than the last. Time your jumps carefully, because one wrong move could send you hurtling downwards.

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    Schizoids — Steam game cover

    Schizoids

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this classic top-down space game from 1983, you can take on one of the most dangerous jobs in the galaxy: garbage disposal. Try to survive for as long as possible, while knocking the giant garbage pods into a black hole with your Space-Dozer.

    2022Action2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ah Diddums — Steam game cover

    Ah Diddums

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this classic ZX Spectrum game from 1983, take on the role of the loyal Teddy, trying to leave the toybox to comfort a crying baby. But watch out! The other toys, scared that the baby being comforted will lead to mother turning out the lights, will try to stop you!

    2022Action2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Arcadia — Steam game cover

    Arcadia

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum).

    In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.

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    Stonkers — Steam game cover

    Stonkers

    Single-player alternative to B.C. Bill (C64/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    One of the world's first real-time strategy games, originally released for the ZX Spectrum in 1984. Move your units across varied terrain to meet the enemy, managing strategic positioning and supply lines.

    2022Strategy2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →