Single-player games like DANDAN Z
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to DANDAN Z, 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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First Cut: Samurai Duel
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Every strike is lethal in this blood-soaked sword fighting game. Slash, clash, parry, dodge and watch limbs fly. Choose your move carefully - the first cut is also the last.
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Astro Joust
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Joust with Jetpacks! Classic Arcade action packed mayhem! Destroy your friends! (or just bop them on top of the head) Climb to the top of the global leaderboard! Knocked out of the round? That's okay, just become a saw blade, or a freakin' laser and seek your revenge!
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Sclash
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit.
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skelets
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
skelets is a local multiplayer skeleton brawler: fight skeletons and plunder gems!
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Mortal Kombat 1
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
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Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Celebrate Street Fighter’s historic legacy with the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection. In this collection of 12 Street Fighter games, four groundbreaking titles let you hop online and relive the arcade experience through the online Arcade Mode or play with friends.
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FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away. Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes.
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Capcom Fighting Collection
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Ten of Capcom's most popular arcade games in one bumper collection! A wide variety of titles are included from series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play!
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CHAM THE CAT ADVENTURE
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Jump, punch, and whip enemies as you guide Cham the Cat through her action packed treasure hunt in this retro action platformer!
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JEWELiNX
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Challenge your creative sorting skills and aim for big satisfying combos in this addictive puzzle game reminiscent of handheld games of classics past!
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OUMUAMUA
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!
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THUNDER STRIKER
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
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RUMBLE DRAGON
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Hit the streets and pummel baddies in this classic handheld game inspired Beat 'Em Up! Fight solo or double up with a friend for local co-op!
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VERZEUS
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with DANDAN Z.
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
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ツクールシリーズ アルティエクエスト [RTA QUEST]
Single-player alternative to DANDAN Z — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
An RPG drawn in nostalgic pixel art has appeared!Three girls set out on a journey to catch up with their hero.Get your equipment in town and prepare for powerful enemies.Dreams and adventures await you!Only Japanese is supported.Other languages are not included.