Single-player games like Neon Inferno
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Neon Inferno, 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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Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
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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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
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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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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Guns of Fury
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
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Kusan: City of Wolves
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Kusan: City of Wolves is a high-octane hardcore top-down shooter where players fight through a brutal urban jungle ruled by gunfire and corruption to save Haru — a girl fitted with a city-grade atomic weapon.
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Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.
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METAL SLUG
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
“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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TEKKEN 7
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
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Wild Guns Reloaded
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
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Steel Assault
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.
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Terminator 2D: NO FATE
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
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Normal SHMUP
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
Normal SHMUP is a strange shoot em' up game based around classic gameplay. Fight the enemies and regain control of the world again.
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CONTRAL
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
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.