Single-player games like School Hero
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to School Hero, 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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Toxic Crusaders
Single-player alternative to School Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with School Hero.
The Toxic Crusaders return for an all-new, all-action beat 'em up for one to four players! Grab your mop, tutu and attitude, and get ready to clean up the mean streets of Tromaville and beyond, one radioactive menace at a time!
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MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
Single-player alternative to School Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with School Hero.
A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!
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Glaze Cup: Journey to the West
Single-player alternative to School Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with School Hero.
This is a side scrolling action Rougelike game set in the three realms of humans, demons, ghosts, and gods. It tells the story of Lao Sha and other characters from Journey to the West before they learn from the classics
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Dawn of the Monsters
Single-player alternative to School Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with School Hero.
The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up!
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Mayhem Brawler
Single-player alternative to School Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with School Hero.
Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.
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Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All!
Single-player alternative to School Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with School Hero.
Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!
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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
Single-player alternative to School Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with School Hero.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!
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Pocket Bravery
Single-player alternative to School Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with School Hero.
Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!