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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Bear Jojo
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
Embark on a whimsical adventure with Bear JoJo in this all-ages arcade game. Enjoy challenging gameplay and discover enchanting surprises along the way!
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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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LUNARK
Single-player alternative to 1989 After the War — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with 1989 After the War.
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
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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!