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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MIHASHIRA
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Krimson Patrol.
A 2D top-down arena shooter. A freely scrolling shooter. Pixel graphics reminiscent of the SNES. Easy to control with the directional pad, two shot buttons, and a bomb button. Make full use of your two shots to smash through enemies.
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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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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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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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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Krimson Patrol.
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
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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.
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Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Single-player alternative to Krimson Patrol — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Krimson Patrol.
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!