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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ARMED SEVEN
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
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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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Graze Counter
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
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B.A.D Battle Armor Division
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
B.A.D is an intense and enjoyable Shoote'em up game that captures the feeling of controlling a mass-produced humanoid robot (Battle Armor) piloted by a single soldier while keeping the realistic fast-paced action in a dramatic large scale conflict, from various Factions of Earth and Mars.
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Graze Counter GM
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunhound EX.
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
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Berserk Boy
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
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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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STEEL STRIDER
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!
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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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Metal War
Single-player alternative to Gunhound EX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunhound EX.
This is a fast-paced top-down shooting and tower defense game. You need to customize and upgrade your chariot, build defensive structures to protect your base, explore the world and destroy all enemies! Don't forget to come back and defend when the enemy attacks! Can you make it to the end?
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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?