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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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    Black Steel: Syndicate Breaker — Steam game cover

    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.

    ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lincoln Green — Steam game cover

    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.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO — Steam game cover

    DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO

    Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.

    DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Make yours the destructive power of the strongest fighters ever to appear in Dragon Ball!

    2024Action69.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    2Deez — Steam game cover

    2Deez

    Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.

    A simple fighting game distilling the core essence of 3D fighting games! And yet, it's 2D...? Fight through a story mode featuring a cursed rat, a cotton candy monster, and evil wizards. Customise your characters with HATS!!!1!!1 and play against your friends in online lobbies with Rollback Netcode!

    2025ActionIndie6.50 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    C4: Classical Caliber Combat Contest — Steam game cover

    C4: Classical Caliber Combat Contest

    Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.

    Conquer the Arena in the definitive FPS Party Game! 50+ weapons worth of classic Arena Shooter action fuse with comeback Item Boxes, Random Crits and the card-based Party Mode where weapons unleash their awesome Plus-Powers and stacking Modifiers like Infection and Juggernaut change the game.

    2026ActionSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Taekwondo Grand Prix — Steam game cover

    Taekwondo Grand Prix

    Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.

    Experience authentic Martial Arts like never before in a game. Tactical action mixed with realism as you move like true professional fighters, thanks to motion-capture technology. Focus your mind, hone your skills and calibrate your reflexes. It’s time to fight.

    2018ActionSportsSimulation11.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BLEACH Rebirth of Souls — Steam game cover

    BLEACH Rebirth of Souls

    Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.

    Awaken the blade within you and reverse your fate in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls! Engage in thrilling battles with powerful sword abilities and characters from this legendary anime franchise.

    2025Action59.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles — Steam game cover

    Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

    Single-player alternative to Universal Rivals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Universal Rivals.

    Become the Blade that Destroys Demons!

    2021ActionAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →