Single-player games like Metal Soldiers 3D
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Metal Soldiers 3D, 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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Eletar Hero 2
Single-player alternative to Metal Soldiers 3D — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Soldiers 3D.
Eletar Hero 2 is a fast, skill-based action platformer inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog and Megaman. Perfect movement, master powerful abilities, and survive intense boss fights where learning the patterns matters more than grinding.
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Hero of war
Single-player alternative to Metal Soldiers 3D — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Soldiers 3D.
Hero Of War is a platform game where each move must be carefully thought out, as a single mistake can put your mission at risk. Get ready to face relentless challenges and fight for your destiny with every accurate shot and precise jump. Join Hero Of War now and become a true hero of war!
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ElbmarKs
Single-player alternative to Metal Soldiers 3D — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Soldiers 3D.
A tribute to the magnificent side-scrolling Arcade shooter games with a modern look, physics-based movement, and some challenging twists that will test your speed, reflexes, accuracy, patience, and memory at the same time.
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Dive Bar Superstars
Single-player alternative to Metal Soldiers 3D — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Soldiers 3D.
Play as members of the real life rock band DZ DEATHRAYS as you work your way up from backyard parties to the main stage while bringing in the cheers and dodging the flying beers! Its an original twist on a classic 2d pixel art based beat-em-up that will have you head banging all the way to the top.
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Eight Dragons
Single-player alternative to Metal Soldiers 3D — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Soldiers 3D.
EIGHT DRAGONS is an old-school scrolling beat-'em-up for up to eight players! Can you defeat the criminal gangs ruling the city and stop MR BIG?
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Gunslugs
Single-player alternative to Metal Soldiers 3D — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Soldiers 3D.
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
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Sim Tanks
Single-player alternative to Metal Soldiers 3D — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Soldiers 3D.
Sim Tanks - The Most Fun 2D Tank Game
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Sword of Destiny
Single-player alternative to Metal Soldiers 3D — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Metal Soldiers 3D.
Fight to restore the peace and justice in the world by thwarting the treacherous plans of the King, who turns the innocent into mindless skeletons to conquer the world.
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Metal Soldiers 2
Single-player alternative to Metal Soldiers 3D — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Metal Soldiers 3D.
Lock ‘n Load! Get your weapons ready for the ultimate action game.