Single-player games like Universal Rivals
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Universal Rivals, 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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Mutant Rage
Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.
Fight to be the most powerful Kaiju and conquer the world.
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Right of Way
Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.
To defeat your opponent, you must master Right of Way--the rule that shapes Olympic fencing. With no healthbars, a single hit scores the point; you must fight for "priority." Stay on the offensive, parry attacks, space correctly, then lunge outward for the win!
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Black Steel: Syndicate Breaker
Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.
A comic‑book styled 3D fighter with rollback netcode where a determined uncle battles a ruthless syndicate.
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Infinite Soul
Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.
Infinite Soul is a breath of fresh air for competitive fighters. Every battle will test your skill, cunning, and resolve. Attack and defend with Water, Earth, Fire, and Air; choose wisely because each one has a strength and a weakness.
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Flame Up
Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.
Flame Up is a simplistic fighting game with no jumping, no blocking, no health, and no fuss, only you and your neutral. Featuring easy to learn systems, intuitive controls, and ROLLBACK NETCODE.
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Dambe Warriors: Spear & Shield
Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.
Master the Spear and Shield! one hand strikes, one hand defends, and one touch of the ground ends the match. Train, roam, and challenge rivals in Dambe, the centuries-old Hausa combat sport of Northern Nigeria. Rise from unknown challenger to Dambe Legend.
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Lincoln Green
Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.
Lincoln Green is an all ages Fighting game. A bright cast of characters battle to save Lincoln Green from the greedy Sheriff and his henchmen! Single player, online multiplayer, as well as couch multiplayer available.
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IDOLZ
Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.
Fight dirty, roast harder. IDOLZ is an online 1v1 fighting comedy where insults power your special attacks. Humiliate your rivals, charge your Flow and unleash absurd abilities to become the king of chaos.