Single-player games like Neon Inferno
Below are 13 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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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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Contra Anniversary Collection
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
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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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Rogue Stormers
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
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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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Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!
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METAL SLUG 3
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
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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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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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Wild Gun
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Inferno.
You are the sheriff. Robbers roam the village and pillage. Your mission is to catch robbers and bounties. Fight them to protect your town.
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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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Contrast
Single-player alternative to Neon Inferno — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.