Single-player games like Pocket Rumble
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Pocket Rumble, 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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Fantasy Strike
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pocket Rumble.
A fighting game designed from the ground up to be so easy to control that even non-fighting game players can play it, yet deep enough to play in tournaments. Vibrant graphics and excellent online play.
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Pocket Bravery
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pocket Rumble.
Inspired by classic fighting games from the 90's such as Street Fighter, Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, 'Pocket Bravery' channels the 'Neo Geo Pocket' aesthetic for a modern fighting game with a retro twist!
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Punch Planet - Early Access
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pocket Rumble.
Punch Planet is a Competitive Sci-Fi 2D fighter with a rich and immersive universe, spanning exotic planets, advanced cities, and alien races.
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FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Pocket Rumble.
FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away. Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes.
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Nidhogg
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pocket Rumble.
Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.
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Rivals of Aether
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pocket Rumble.
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
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SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Pocket Rumble.
SNK and CAPCOM legends clash in this star-studded crossover fighting game! The 2003 arcade hit SVC CHAOS is back and better than ever!
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Dojo Masters
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pocket Rumble.
DOJO MASTERS is a 2-button martial arts indie fighting game. Battle against your friends or head online to challenge warriors from around the world!
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Ultra Street Fighter® IV
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Pocket Rumble.
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
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Street Fighter V
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Pocket Rumble.
Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.
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GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Single-player alternative to Pocket Rumble — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Pocket Rumble.
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!