Single-player games like Toxic Crusaders
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Toxic Crusaders, 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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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.
A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!
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Heroes of Mount Dragon
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.
Unleash dragon-morphing powers in this action-packed side-scrolling brawler! Choose from unique heroes, each with their own fighting style. Play couch co-op or online with up to 3 friends. Team up to defeat evil or compete for supremacy. Fun and accessible for all skill levels!
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
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Unruly Heroes
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
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Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans 2
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.
After the shipwreck in Africa, Bud and Terence save a village from criminals and make their way home on a raft loaded with bananas. But of course it wouldn't be a Bud and Terence adventure if everything went according to plan.
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Guacamelee! 2
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.
Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!
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Dawn of the Monsters
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Toxic Crusaders.
The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up!
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Mayhem Brawler
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.
Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.
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Iron Meat
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Toxic Crusaders.
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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Prison City
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.
Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle Techno-Terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.
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Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Toxic Crusaders.
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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Meme Machine
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Toxic Crusaders.
Meme Machine is a color-matching puzzle action game. Pick your meme and use single- and multi-colored pieces to do battle to crush your opponent!
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The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest
Single-player alternative to Toxic Crusaders — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Toxic Crusaders.
The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest (TASQ) is a parody/homage platformer set in a dark 8-bit world. Your vampire-hunting rival robbed you of fame by killing Count Dracula first! Reclaim your glory by resurrecting Dracula piece by piece and slaying the dark count yourself!