Single-player games like Krimson Patrol
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Krimson Patrol, 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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Dwarf Legacy
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Krimson Patrol.
A Bullet-Hell Precision Platformer. Climb up Vertical Dungeons of The Mountainhome, battling Swarms and navigating Traps. Uncover the secret of your Legacy hidden atop the highest peak and secure the future of your village.
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Nicator
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Krimson Patrol.
This is a simple 2D platformer game go from left to right. Fight against gruesome undead that tries to hit you and bite you. face undead ghosts, skeletons even crawling undead. If your lucky you'll met the undead king.
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RT
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Krimson Patrol.
A modern take on run-and-gun platformers inspired by the golden age of 16-bit gaming. Explore hostile alien worlds, unlock powerful weapons and upgrades, return stronger to uncover new secrets and battle colossal bosses in relentless arcade action.
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Godspeed Gunslinger
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Krimson Patrol.
Fast-paced run-n-gun action platformer with a heavy emphasis on momentum and speed. Are you a bad enough dude to rocket jump and shotgun blast your way to the top of the TOWER OF THE DYING SUN?
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Contract Rush DX
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Krimson Patrol.
Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
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Super Catboy
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Krimson Patrol.
Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!
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Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Krimson Patrol.
Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!
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Valfaris
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Krimson Patrol.
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.