Single-player games like Side Quest
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Side Quest, 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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Albacete Warrior
Single-player alternative to Side Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Side Quest.
Albacete Warrior is a hysterical beat ‘em up where you will be cockslapping your way through Benito’s Bizarre Adventure, the spanish ninja, his pal Pepito, the chicken and his sensei… Paco. You can play alone or with a friend locally.
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Stickman Killing Zombie
Single-player alternative to Side Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Side Quest.
The stickman world is in a zombie epidemic- kill zombie stickmen with your epic red sword!
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RWBY: Arrowfell
Single-player alternative to Side Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Side Quest.
Dive into an explosive new RWBY adventure! Instantly switch between Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, and use their weapons and Semblances to battle a mysterious new threat in this in-canon story set during RWBY Volume 7! Featuring a new song by Jeff Williams with vocals by Casey Lee Williams!
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Hi-Fi RUSH
Single-player alternative to Side Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Side Quest.
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
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Ogre Tale
Single-player alternative to Side Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Side Quest.
Join ogre sisters Ran, Hana, and Yume, and their feline mentor, Iroha, in a battle against fairytale folkheroes-turned-villains via this action-packed tongue-in-cheek 2D beat-em-up romp set in modern-day Japan!
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Shing!
Single-player alternative to Side Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Side Quest.
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!
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Song of Iron
Single-player alternative to Side Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Side Quest.
Behind you lies a trail of broken helms, shattered shields. You hold the axe of a fallen foe. Worn and dented, it will suit it's purpose. What lies ahead is still a mystery. Your goal is not.
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Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show
Single-player alternative to Side Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Side Quest.
Crisp combat mechanics, challenging arenas, hilarious storyline, and totally addictive and painfully familiar spot-on gameplay. Experience the thrills of fighting your way through the most bizarre villains in the Galaxy and defend the honor of Earth in the space arena!
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Chicken Coop Invaders
Single-player alternative to Side Quest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Side Quest.
Save the chickens! Help Lucas defend the chickens against a ruthless alien attack in this frantic FPS game with Tower Defense elements! Battle through dozens of levels, make allies, buy and upgrade items!