Single-player games like Ray’z Arcade Chronology
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Ray’z Arcade Chronology, 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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Radiant Silvergun
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
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GRADIUS ORIGINS
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
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G-Darius HD
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
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UNDER DEFEAT
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.
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DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
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Earthion
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
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Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
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Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
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KAMUI
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
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ESCHATOS
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
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Tokyo School Life
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
"Tokyo School Life" is the story of your trip as an exchange student in Tokyo and the three girls you meet there. Live the everyday life you love from anime and manga! Vocal opening song/Japanese voices/English text
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Koihime Enbu
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!
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Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
Koihime Enbu RyoRaiRai is a comprehensive rebalance of the popular fighter Koihime Enbu, featuring 14 playable characters, with “Chōryō” and "assist" character “Kaku” joining their rivals on the battlefield for the first time!
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NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 1
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the Nintendo Entertainment System with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 1.
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NAMCO MUSEUM ARCHIVES Vol 2
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ray’z Arcade Chronology.
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2.
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Malus Code
Single-player alternative to Ray’z Arcade Chronology — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Malus Code is the story of a graduate student studying abroad at a Japanese university, and the three people he meets in the laboratory there. In this unfamiliar environment, can you earn their friendship? For those who don't want a lonely, sad life.