Single-player games like Blade Strangers
Below are 21 single-player Steam games similar to Blade Strangers, 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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Blade Arcus from Shining: Battle Arena
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
In a world controlled by blade, magic, and fist, diverse warriors gather for battle! This is a 2D fighting game featuring characters from Shining Blade and Shining Hearts.
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Million Arthur: Arcana Blood
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
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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FIGHTING EX LAYER
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
After a long wait, Arika's EX characters gather once again for another exciting battle! Kairi, Skullomania, Blaire, Pullum and the others are all back with the latest graphics. And this time they're bringing a brand new system - the "Gougi System". Grasp victory with Gougi!
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CHAOS CODE -NEW SIGN OF CATASTROPHE-
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
Simple yet highly flexible hi-speed 2D Fighting game! Enjoy the thrill of fighting with all the flashy moves!
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Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
The final episode of the series, "MELTY BLOOD Actress Again Current Code" is now on Steam!
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Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
New playable character "Minori Amanohara" and new Arcana "Ichor" the Blood joins the battle in "Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!!"! More new characters to join in future updates!
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Koihime Enbu
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
Originally an arcade fighting game, Koihime Enbu features fast combat, tight controls, clean visuals, and 13 different playable characters!
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DNF Duel
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
Action fighting at its extreme! Enter the new beat’em up world of Arad as your favorite character from the beloved Dungeon and Fighter franchise!
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The Binding of Isaac
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
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Cave Story+
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
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Mortal Kombat X
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.
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Street Fighter V
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
Experience the intensity of head-to-head battles with Street Fighter® V! Choose from 16 iconic characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.
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Umihara Kawase
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
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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Azure Striker Gunvolt
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.
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Code of Princess
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
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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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
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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Sayonara Umihara Kawase
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
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 Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
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 Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
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 Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
Umihara Kawase become esports?Rubbering battle action in fixed area.
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Umihara Kawase Fresh!
Single-player alternative to Blade Strangers — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Blade Strangers.
Umihara Kawase become open world? Clear the quests with rubbering action!