Single-player games like 1989 After the War
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to 1989 After the War, 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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LIBERATED
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
Lock, load, and get ready for a new kind of action adventure! Immerse yourself in a noir rain-soaked city inside a paperback comic. Uncover a cyberpunk conspiracy against human rights. THIS is the revolution.
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Hellworld!
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
A story-driven 2D platforming game in which you possess your enemies and use their abilities to solve puzzles and make your way through the land of Hellworld.
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Champion Road
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
Champion Road immerses you in a dynamic fusion of classic beat 'em up intensity and entertaining platform challenges. Join six formidable fighters in a nostalgic 90s-style tournament arena. Unleash your skills, relive arcade gaming's golden era, and emerge as the ultimate champion!
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HAAK
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.
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ANTONBLAST
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan!
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My Memory of Us
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
My Memory of Us is a moving fairy tale about friendship and hope in the darkest moments of our times. Enter a hand-crafted, gorgeously animated 2D world full of adventure, exploration, stealth and puzzles. Meet the kids brought up in different worlds and help them survive during times of occupation.
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Monochroma
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.
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Black The Fall
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?
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Abduction Bit
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros).
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SEEP Universe
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! SEEP Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era!
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Dragon Climax
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
A retro action martial arts game inspired by classics, like Kung Fu Master and Shinobi with modern elements!
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Super BOO Quest
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with 1989 After the War.
Super BOO Quest is a lighthearted game suitale for every kind of player, from casual to hardcore. It is a mix of arcade, puzzle, and stealth, to be played alone or with a friend. The game is presented with 16 bit-style graphics, as a tribute to Super Nintendo.
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Katana Soul
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.
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Thunderflash
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
Thunderflash is a "love letter" to the arcade games of the 80s. It is a Run 'n Gun game inspired by gems like Ikari Warriors, Commando and Heavy Barrel.
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Adventure Bit
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!
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Swords & Bones
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!