Single-player games like Jet Set Knights
Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to Jet Set Knights, 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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TowerFall Ascension
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
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Twin Shot Deluxe
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
The Angel Cats are back! Twin Shot Deluxe is a platform arcade shooter where players defend their homeland using bow and arrows. Take aim at 200+ brand new levels set across four worlds. Play solo or with a friends in local co-op (1-4 players) or competitively to see who will be crowned champion.
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Abathor
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
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Jamestown
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.
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99Vidas
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
"99Vidas" is a "beat 'em up" set in a contemporary world that pays tribute to both the new and the classic in gaming industry. Brought to you in all pixelated, 16 bit-esque glory, chockfull of references to not only gaming, but all 80's and 90's pop culture.
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Imprisoned Light
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
No Time, you must save the kingdom from demons. Kill all monsters and Stop the Arch Demon! The Salvation of the kingdom lies in your hands.
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Unruly Heroes
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
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Super Crate Box
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
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Donuts'n'Justice
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
Donuts 'N' Justice is a fast-paced 2d horizontal shoot-'em-up wherein you take the role of one of two Super Cops in the 1980s to defend their city against gangs, violence and corruption.
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Obludia
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
Fight your way through 50 levels full of thrilling action with hordes of challenging enemies and tough bosses! Obludia is an old-school arcade arena action inspired by classics such as Robotron or Smash-TV with RPG elements.
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Gunman Tales
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
Gunman Tales is an old-school action adventure game for 1-4 players set in the wild west and inspired by the legendary game from Amiga Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight and Cabal
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Numgeon
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Jet Set Knights.
Numgeon is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced casual clicker RPG. Click your way through the darkest dungeons with your mighty heroes! Slay the monsters, collect gold and gain new upgrades as you progress.
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They Came From the Sky
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
They Came From the Sky is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game wherein you take the role of one of the Flying Saucers in the 1950s with one and only one Mission: Make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie!
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Animal Up!
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
Animal Up! is a tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive, and fast paced arcade game.Take the role of a rescue team on a mission to Save All the Cute Animals from the Flood!
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Vermitron
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
They're Coming! Get ready to defend your lovely Flower from invading insect! Prepare your Bug Spray, Call your Holo-Pet, Fortify base and don't forget your mission: Find the Watering-Can!
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Meow'n'Dash
Single-player alternative to Jet Set Knights — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Jet Set Knights.
Meow 'n' Dash is a tiny, highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game. Play as one of the adorable kittens and clear stages by turning all the yarn balls to the same color by pushing them against each other.