Single-player games like SHOCK TROOPERS
Below are 21 single-player Steam games similar to SHOCK TROOPERS, 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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SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
“SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad”, the sequel to the NEOGEO fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game, returns to the missions on the Steam battlefield!
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Super Rebellion
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
The humanity succumbed against the power of a aliens intergalactic empire, but managed to organize and establish a resistance army. Join the rebellious seekers of peace and help them defeat the evil that haunts the Earth.
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Hexapoda
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable. The richest to fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity !
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TWINKLE STAR SPRITES
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
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Pocky & Rocky Reshrined
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.
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Asteroids: Recharged
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
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Watchlist
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
Accused of committing a crime affecting the nation's security, you are now tasked with tracking down various undesirables in order to redeem yourself in the eyes of the powers that be. Blast through procedurally generated levels and complete the Watchlist in this retro arcade shooter!
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Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
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Contrast
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.
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METAL SLUG
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
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Mercs
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Assemble a team of mercenaries and challenge the computer or another player in a quick turn-based battle. Unlock new mercs, find the best skill combos, and watch your adorable tiny soldiers blow themselves up in a variety of hex-mapped, low-poly environments.
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Commando Dog
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
Commando Dog - isometric, colorful action, with a top view. With modern graphics, and excellent music from rock artists.
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Front Lines
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
Medals, honour, VICTORY. Overcome tyranny in Front Lines, a tactical twin-stick shooter. Use an arsenal of weapons and upgrades to crush your adversaries in this visually stunning single-player epic.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
[[i]i]“THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII”[/i], SNK PLAYMORE’s flagship 2D versus fighting title returns in an ultimate version on Steam!!
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
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METAL SLUG 3
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV finally hits STEAM! KOF XIV is back with its classic 2D gameplay and "3-on-3 TEAM BATTLE" game system but evolved to 3D! 58 charismatic fighters are about to clash in this new chapter of KOF!
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METAL SLUG X
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
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FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION
Single-player alternative to SHOCK TROOPERS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SHOCK TROOPERS.
After “KOF '98”, often praised by the fans as the best installment in the “KOF” series, and “KOF ’98 UM” 10 years later, “KOF ’98” returns now on the Steam PC gaming platform in an ultimate and final version with THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION