Single-player games like Neon Knights
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Neon Knights, 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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Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Knights.
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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Terror of Hemasaurus
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Knights.
A retro city smash 'em up with satisfying destruction physics. Play as a Giant Monster unleashing terror upon mankind in this modern arcade experience with the action turned up to eleven.
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Streets of Rage 4
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Knights.
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
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NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 Full Burst HD
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Knights.
Live the 4th Great Ninja War and its overpowering boss fights or defy your friends in ultra dynamic online and offline ninja confrontations!
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TOUHOU SKY ARENA MATSURI CLIMAX
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Knights.
Touhou girls fight dramatic battles in the sky! A 3D fired-up battle action game based on Touhou Project! Features a "Fired-up Battle System", in which characters abilities change to the playing song.
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Spelunky 2
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Knights.
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
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Quake
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Knights.
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
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MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Knights.
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
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Outpost L5
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Knights.
Battle wave after wave of invading aliens in the last Space Outpost protecting Earth. Outpost L5 is a Virtual Reality game that will take you back to Classic 8-Bit Arcades, but now in an immersive first person shooter. Alien Identity "It's Space Invaders in VR!"
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Alpha Command
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Neon Knights.
Arcade style retro game in virtual reality.
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Legitimate Space Corp Simulator LLC
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
NOW HIRING: Station Manager! Run a totally-legit* space biz in Sector 7-G. Farm alien crops, refuel shady ships, and sell dangerously edible snacks. Perks: gloves, oxygen insurance**, and mild relevance. No exp needed. Apply today! *Legit status not valid in all sectors. **Terms apply.
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Legitimate Space Corp Simulator LLC - Prologue
Single-player alternative to Neon Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
NOW HIRING: Station Manager! Run a totally-legit* space biz in Sector 7-G. Farm alien crops, refuel shady ships, and sell dangerously edible snacks. Perks: gloves, oxygen insurance**, and mild relevance. No exp needed. Apply today! *Legit status not valid in all sectors. **Terms apply.