Single-player games like Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena
Below are 23 single-player Steam games similar to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena, 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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Koihime Enbu
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!
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Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
The hit crossover 2D fighter finally makes its way to PC, updated to the latest arcade version for character balancing, added background animations and additional winning poses. It also includes all DLC from the console release, such as additional fighters Homura and Heart, in a single value package.
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Blade Strangers
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat.
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CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!
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Million Arthur: Arcana Blood
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
For the first time on Steam, the incredible, over-the-top 2D fighter Million Arthur: Arcana Blood is ready to kick-off! Featuring many of the popular characters from the smash hit Million Arthur series as well as a variety of guest fighters!
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UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Dramatic Stylish 2D Fighting Action 「UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late」 now on Steam!
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Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!
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Umineko: Golden Fantasia
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
The tag-team fighting game based on the original "Umineko When They Cry" series, finally released on Steam, in English and with improved rollback netplay!
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Shining Resonance Refrain
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Play as Yuma Ilvern and stop the Empire from exploiting the power of the ancient dragons, including the soul of the Shining Dragon within you. With the help of your friends, realize your destiny, save Astoria, and unleash the strength you’ve always had locked away.
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SOULCALIBUR VI
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history!
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MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
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MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Ultron Sigma has begun the eradication of all biological life. Against all odds, heroes stand together against the ultimate threat, their only hope laying with the all-powerful Infinity Stones.
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Blue
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
"Blue" is a hardcore platformer game with pixel art style. Players need to complete collection objectives in different levels while avoiding various monsters and obstacles.
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GUILTY GEAR
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
The origin of the series, the abnormality of the fighting game genre, now returns... HEAVEN or HELL？LET'S Rock！
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Code of Princess
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional experience, deftly blending the combo-heavy fighting gameplay of beat ‘em ups with the stat-boosting character customization of RPGs.
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Umihara Kawase
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through. They say fish is brain food—you’re going to need it!
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Sayonara Umihara Kawase
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through. They say fish is brain food—you’re going to need it!
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Umihara Kawase Shun
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through. They say fish is brain food—you’re going to need it!
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Code of Princess EX
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Take the role of Princess Solange of DeLuxia as she fights to restore order in a world overrun with monsters. Armed with the legendary sword DeLuxcalibur, Solange gathers a team of fighters, and together they embark on an epic journey to confront the monster uprising and uncover its secret origins.
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Umihara Kawase BaZooKa!
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Umihara Kawase become esports?Rubbering battle action in fixed area.
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Umihara Kawase Fresh!
Single-player alternative to Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena.
Umihara Kawase become open world? Clear the quests with rubbering action!