Single-player games like Killer Instinct
Below are 20 single-player Steam games similar to Killer Instinct, 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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Mortal Kombat X
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
SHATTER ALL EXPECTATIONS! Transcend beyond your limits with KOF XV!
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Ultra Street Fighter® IV
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV.
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Street Fighter V
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
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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TEKKEN 7
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
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Injustice™ 2
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Build and power up the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. This is your Legend. Your Journey. Your Injustice.
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SOULCALIBUR VI
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
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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Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
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Mortal Kombat 11
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.
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Mortal Kombat 1
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat™ Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat™ 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!
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Street Fighter® IV
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Street Fighter® IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter® II, and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology.
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MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
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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The Last of Us™ Part I
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
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The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.
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UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.
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Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!
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Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
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Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Play the fully-remastered Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ & Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 2 games in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD.
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Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
It’s About Time - the critically-acclaimed Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time is now on Steam!
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Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
Single-player alternative to Killer Instinct — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Killer Instinct.
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara brings reworkings of two of Capcom’s classic arcade hits - Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom and Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara – together in one definitive digital package.