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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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    VectaGuard — Steam game cover

    VectaGuard

    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.

    Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.

    2026ActionIndie12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blast'N Bounty — Steam game cover

    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!

    2026ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ASTROXION — Steam game cover

    ASTROXION

    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.

    Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.

    ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Truxton Extreme — Steam game cover

    Truxton Extreme

    Single-player alternative to Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes.

    Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!

    2026Action24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR — Steam game cover

    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.

    2014ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Raiden Legacy - Steam Edition — Steam game cover

    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.

    2015Action9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    AFTERBURN — Steam game cover

    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!

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rigid Force Alpha — Steam game cover

    Rigid Force Alpha

    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.

    Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

    2018ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →