Single-player games like Steel Maiden
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Steel Maiden, 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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Smash 'N Grab
Single-player alternative to Steel Maiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Steel Maiden.
Smash obstacles, fight guards and zip through the environment as you grab the loot and race against the clock for the perfect heist in this jazzy, noir speedrunning beat ’em up!
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Last Contract
Single-player alternative to Steel Maiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Steel Maiden.
Last Contract is a fast paced 2D action game set in a pixel art cyberpunk world that you need katanas, shurikens and quick reflexes to survive.
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Animation VERSUS
Single-player alternative to Steel Maiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Steel Maiden.
Animation VERSUS is an action-fighting game based on Animator vs. Animation, the hit YouTube series. Play locally with friends, test your skills in Online VS, and explore the world of Internet Space in a single-player or co-op Story Mode - plus a challenging Roguelite gauntlet!
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Fine Line
Single-player alternative to Steel Maiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Steel Maiden.
Get ready for some hard-hitting street action! FINE LINE is a dynamic 2D beat ’em up with slice-of-life elements in a pixel-art style, where you play as a police officer determined to bring order to a city overrun by crime.
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Unrivaled Heroes: 2.5D Brawler
Single-player alternative to Steel Maiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Steel Maiden.
2.5D side-scrolling beat-'em-up where players experience the thrill of multiple unrivaled heroes, each with unique abilities. Master martial arts, unleash powerful skills, and conquer epic bosses. With local co-op for up to 4 players, team up for intense combat and a truly unforgettable adventure.
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Cyber Driver: Escape From Generic City
Single-player alternative to Steel Maiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Steel Maiden.
Escape a decaying megacity in a frenetic and brutal 2.5D arcade action game. Survive deadly traffic, insane chases and ruthless bosses while an all-powerful corporation hunts you down.
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Evolver
Single-player alternative to Steel Maiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Steel Maiden.
Evolver blends competitive fighting with quantum-cyberpunk-scifi to create a world of bizarre weapons, unconventional fighting styles, and a wildly eccentric cast.
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Neon Carnage
Single-player alternative to Steel Maiden — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Steel Maiden.
Outrun the law. Destroy everything. Survive an escalating cyberpunk manhunt in this explosive vehicular roguelike.