Single-player games like Gunhound EX
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Gunhound EX, 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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GIGANTIC ARMY
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.
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Astebreed: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
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A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
You are the ultimate weapon with an ultimate sidekick – Collect secret items and get power ups to become the perfect weapon.
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Intrusion 2
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid
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Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
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Gigantes Ex Machina
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
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Syder Arcade
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
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War Tech Fighters
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.
War Tech Fighters - the space action game that combines the spectacular action of Japanese Anime with Hollywood Blockbusters. Configure, upgrade and customize your War Tech and dive into battle to fight back the Zatronian forces and save your galaxy!
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METAL SLUG
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
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Strike Force: Desert Thunder
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
Strike Force: Desert Thunder is a small First-Person-Shooter game in the style of old, classic Delta Force games. You join 10 intense, large scale missions to prevent terrorist attacks. Customize your loadout, choose between 12 weapons and jump right into the action. Each Mission is large scale (2km²) and open to your tactical strategy.
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Geo
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Gunhound EX.
Geo is a game about building and expanding an intergalactic mining corporation. Explore uncharted space and discover comets, moons, Planets and gas giants before heading in and drilling the cash out of them! Expand your HQ, build new rooms and facilities to increase your drilling stats.
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Mega Man 11
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
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Mega Man X Legacy Collection
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
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Hero World
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Gunhound EX.
You've always wanted to be a hero, and now's your time. Help Tom save his sister Lisa and prove yourself as a hero. It's up to you to rescue Lisa. Are you brave enough to accept the challenge and save her in Hero World?
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Cybernated
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
Near future, state security special agent E-9 is sent on the most difficult operation of her career - to track down and eliminate the head of terrorist hackers, however, in the process it turns out that not everything is as simple as it seems... Hack&slash adventure game.
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CONTRAL
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.
Control two characters simultaneously with your keyboard and mouse! Use your left hand to guide the robot toward the goal while your right hand creates platforms to pave the way forward. Master a unique single-player, dual-control action puzzle experience.