Single-player games like Gunslugs
Below are 18 single-player Steam games similar to Gunslugs, 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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Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
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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Fortune and Gloria
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
Grab your trusty assault rifle, a handful of grenades, and get ready to be dropped off in the hot zone to rescue as many hostages as you can, taking out any enemies you encounter, before beating the boss and getting on the chopper heading off to the next mission.
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Platinum Kill
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
Dr Sharkface has plunged the world into chaos and stolen all the kittens. Team up with up to 4 friends and shoot your way through 7 levels of retro-inspired run-and-gun action - packed with wild weapons, huge bosses, and one surprisingly adorable cat.
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Mission 1985
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.
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Heli-Cats
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
Dual elevation horizontal 2D arcade shoot 'em up co-op helicopter action!
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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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Rogue Stormers
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
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Thunder Wolves
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
When this “wolf pack” strikes, you hear the thunder roll. The Thunder Wolves attack from the air. They are mercenaries, and the best helicopter pilots in the world. Every one of them is ready for action at all times—and ready to fight evil, wherever it lurks.
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METAL SLUG
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslugs.
“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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CONTRAL
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslugs.
Control two characters simultaneously with your keyboard and mouse! Use your left hand to guide the robot toward the goal while your right hand creates platforms to pave the way forward. Master a unique single-player, dual-control action puzzle experience.
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Gunslugs 2
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
The Black Duck Army is back—bigger, badder, and armed with alien tech! In Gunslugs 2, chaos reigns as you blast through tanks, choppers, giant robots, and hordes of relentless minions. This action-packed, over-the-top run-and-gun adventure is a wild tribute to classic 80s and 90s action movies.
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Heroes of Loot
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslugs.
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
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Space Grunts
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
A turn-based game on a planet outpost - with no waiting between turns! Play it at the speed of an arcade game, or take your time and think about your next step.. no matter how fast you take your turn, it might be your last!
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Heroes of Loot 2
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Control multiple heroes at once in this dungeon-crawling action adventure RPG, a mix of classic 80's Gauntlet-action and quests.
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Ashworld
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslugs.
Fight, scavenge, and survive in Ashworld, a post-apocalyptic open world filled with danger. Explore the desolate Ragelands, battle ruthless Ragers, and fend off night-stalking Skellies. Drive, craft, and strategize to endure this unforgiving wasteland where every resource matters.
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Meganoid
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Gunslugs.
Meganoid is a brutal, fast-paced platformer where every descent into its ever-shifting spaceship is a new challenge. Navigate deadly traps, outsmart security drones, and discover powerful upgrades to reshape how you play. Will you rush to survive, or risk it all to uncover its deepest secrets?
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Gunslugs : Rogue Tactics
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gunslugs.
Grab your bandana and get ready for Gunslugs : Rogue Tactics! Sneak, shoot, and explode your way through ever-changing enemy strongholds in this rogue-lite stealth-action mashup. Go full-on Commando or channel your inner Snake—just make it out alive. No mission ever plays the same twice!
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Space Grunts 2
Single-player alternative to Gunslugs — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Gunslugs.
Space Grunts 2 combines some of the fastest turn-based gameplay with card-battling mechanics in a 1950's sci-fi roguelike setting.