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Single-player games like Poly Fighter

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Poly Fighter, 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.

Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Poly Fighter page.

Ranked picks

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    Shing! — Steam game cover

    Shing!

    Single-player alternative to Poly Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Poly Fighter.

    Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Write 'n' Fight — Steam game cover

    Write 'n' Fight

    Single-player alternative to Poly Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Poly Fighter.

    The greatest writers of all time are fighting each other in the arenas that were inspired by their work. Each character can summon his own "magic" arena where he becomes the boss of the level for a short amount of time.

    2022ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Aerial Raver — Steam game cover

    Aerial Raver

    Single-player alternative to Poly Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Poly Fighter.

    Take a launcher game, add upgrades from a character action game, now add an MvC style combo system and you have Aerial Raver! This single player combo challenge game let's you create and perform combos using your favorite fighting game moves!

    2020ActionIndieCasual14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Chaos Gene — Steam game cover

    The Chaos Gene

    Single-player alternative to Poly Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Poly Fighter.

    The Chaos Gene is a Indie casual fighting game. Inspired by some of the classic fighting games I grew up playing in the arcades.

    2021ActionIndieCasual12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Superation — Steam game cover

    Superation

    Single-player alternative to Poly Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Poly Fighter.

    Fight Thor and earn your place among the Aesir. Unlock new blessings from the gods and complete challenges to unlock the wisdom of the runes in Superation: a boxing boss-rush roguelike experience

    2025ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dragon Fury — Steam game cover

    Dragon Fury

    Single-player alternative to Poly Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Poly Fighter.

    1v1 Fighting. Ninjas, Pirates, Robots, Aliens and more. Import Your Own Characters!

    2022ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Phantom Fools — Steam game cover

    Phantom Fools

    Single-player alternative to Poly Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Poly Fighter.

    A co-op roguelike about ghosts: possess objects, collect upgrades, turn into bosses, and escape the castle!

    2026ActionIndieAdventure7.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Just Beat Em Up : World of Fury — Steam game cover

    Just Beat Em Up : World of Fury

    Single-player alternative to Poly Fighter — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Poly Fighter.

    Just Beat Em Up : World of Fury © is a "side-scrolling beat'em up" that brings you back to the golden age of arcade games. Fight alone or with a friend and beat up all your foes. Escape from the prison of the desert, chase after general Bombix and foil Iron Muscle's evil schemes.

    2018ActionIndie6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →