Single-player games like Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Skullgirls 2nd Encore, 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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Ultra Street Fighter® IV
Single-player alternative to Skullgirls 2nd Encore — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Single-player alternative to Skullgirls 2nd Encore — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
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Street Fighter V
Single-player alternative to Skullgirls 2nd Encore — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
Single-player alternative to Skullgirls 2nd Encore — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
[[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!
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Killer Instinct
Single-player alternative to Skullgirls 2nd Encore — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.
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Divekick
Single-player alternative to Skullgirls 2nd Encore — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Divekick is the world’s first two-button fighting game. It distills the essence of the fighting game genre into just two buttons with no d-pad directional movement. Includes two extra playable characters: Fencer from Nidhogg and Johnny Gat from Saints Row!
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Koihime Enbu
Single-player alternative to Skullgirls 2nd Encore — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!
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Mortal Kombat X
Single-player alternative to Skullgirls 2nd Encore — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.