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Single-player games like Backyard Boxing

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Backyard Boxing, 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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    ARVIS Punch — Steam game cover

    ARVIS Punch

    Single-player alternative to Backyard Boxing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Boxing.

    Become the best boxer by training and fighting with all the boxers and immersive elements. Test your senses and enjoy real boxing simulation at your fingertips.

    2024ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rising Spirit — Steam game cover

    Rising Spirit

    Single-player alternative to Backyard Boxing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Boxing.

    Build your boxing career from nothing in a gritty open-world life sim. Explore a small open world as a broke nobody, train your fighter, make money, take dangerous fights, and turn every punch and payday into a step toward becoming World Champion.

    ActionSportsSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ragdoll Boxing Multiplayer — Steam game cover

    Ragdoll Boxing Multiplayer

    Single-player alternative to Backyard Boxing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Boxing.

    Dive into Ragdoll Boxing, the ultimate physics-driven boxing game where every punch counts. Powered entirely by realistic, real-time physics, this game brings you closer to the raw excitement and unpredictability of a genuine boxing match. Control your boxer with intuitive active ragdoll mechanics.

    2025ActionSportsIndieFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mutant Boxing League VR — Steam game cover

    Mutant Boxing League VR

    Single-player alternative to Backyard Boxing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Boxing.

    Welcome to Mutant Boxing League, a single-player VR game built to make your daily workout something fun and challenging. Every opponent has a different style and a trick up their sleeve, so you need to punch, jab, block, dodge and slip to become an unstoppable boxing champion. 

    2024ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Superation — Steam game cover

    Superation

    Single-player alternative to Backyard Boxing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Boxing.

    Fight Thor and earn your place among the Aesir. Unlock new blessings from the gods and complete challenges to unlock the wisdom of the runes in Superation: a boxing boss-rush roguelike experience

    2025ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Undisputed — Steam game cover

    Undisputed

    Single-player alternative to Backyard Boxing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Boxing.

    Become Undisputed in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and more licensed boxers than ever before, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring.

    2024ActionSportsSimulation49.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Boxing Simulator — Steam game cover

    Boxing Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Backyard Boxing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Boxing.

    Build your gym, train your boxers and make them stronger to beat stronger opponents.

    2025ActionSportsIndie7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Virtual Fighting Championship (VFC) — Steam game cover

    Virtual Fighting Championship (VFC)

    Single-player alternative to Backyard Boxing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Backyard Boxing.

    VFC captures the spirit of classics like Street Fighter and Tekken with a fresh VR twist. Enjoy finely tuned gameplay that rewards real-life skills while delivering exciting, over-the-top action. Play online or train with unique NPCs—jump in and have fun your way! discord at discord.gg/2r9tz4b

    2018ActionSportsIndie15.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →