Single-player games like Nitro Express
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Nitro Express, 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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RAMMBOCK
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nitro Express.
Dodge bullets or plow right through with the RAMMBOCK. Utilize the hybrid technology of the twin moons! Ramm enemies into one another for chain bonuses. Tackle missions and increase your score to uncover the truth about your past.
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Battle Record: Graizor
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nitro Express.
As a war threatens to engulf the world, a small rebel army with there new mobile weapon, Graizor, may be the world's last hope for peace. Destroy enemy mechs with the combination of a sword and energy rifle on your journey to bring an end to a devastating war.
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NINJA KAMUI: SHINOBI ORIGINS
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Nitro Express.
A thrilling ninja action game based on the hit original anime “NINJA KAMUI”
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Giri-Jump Star Rush
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nitro Express.
Experience the ultimate Giri-Jump! Looks impossible, but can you make the jump? Escape all kinds of close calls with a single jump! Master Giri-Jump in this extreme side-scrolling action game! Meticulously crafted Giri-Jump points, tuned down to the pixel, await your challenge.
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UNSHAKEN
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nitro Express.
Take on the role of a former detective turned top contract killer. Complete missions destroying everyone who gets in your way in a challenging adventure!
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FoxVoltex
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nitro Express.
The stage is a robot town where everything is mechanically driven A sudden lightning strike in this peaceful town! The function of the town is down, and the security robot loses control and runs away In an instant I was caught in a vortex of confusion.
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Jack B. Nimble
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nitro Express.
Jump in the shoes of Jack B. Nimble and master the whip in this cute, retro infinite runner.
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SUIKA VS MECHASUIKA
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nitro Express.
本作は東方プロジェクト原作の特撮風二次創作。 100ｍオーバーの怪獣災害「スイカ」を撃退すべく「メカスイカ」で戦います。 メカスイカは、両手・頭・体が好き勝手に同時行動可能！ さらに改造で数十の必殺技を搭載し、ビルを破壊しながら大暴れするぞ！
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METAL SLUG
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Nitro Express.
“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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Mega Man X Legacy Collection
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Nitro Express.
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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Normal SHMUP
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Nitro Express.
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 Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Nitro Express.
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.
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Orangeblood
Single-player alternative to Nitro Express — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Nitro Express.
"WELCOME TO NEW KOZA" It's the end of the 20th century, on a historic timeline different from that which we know. A manmade island off the coast of Okinawa is humming with a dirty, exotic vibe - and it's awesome!