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
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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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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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!