Single-player games like Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes, 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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Blast'N Bounty
Single-player alternative to Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes.
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
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Energy Fighters
Single-player alternative to Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes.
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
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Endocrisis
Single-player alternative to Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes.
Combat against big bosses and increase the power of your ship through levels and secrets. Absorb or use your armor against enemy bullets is the key defense strategy
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INSPACE 2980
Single-player alternative to Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes.
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
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REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
Single-player alternative to Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes.
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
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PAWARUMI
Single-player alternative to Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes.
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
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Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition
Single-player alternative to Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes.
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
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AFTERBURN
Single-player alternative to Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes.
Your daily dose of air combat. Super easy to pick up, minimum requirements and vibrant visuals. Setup your aircraft and jump into action!