Single-player games like Ninja Shodown
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Ninja Shodown, 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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N PLUS INFINITY TIMES TWO
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
5 fresh flavors of world-class online mayhem, from Friendship-Testing™ Co-op to Friendship-Ending™ Competitive, plus classic singleplayer. Run around with friends, lure enemies into opponents, make the ultimate sacrifice for teammates, and hunt each other with rockets. Couch-ready/Tournament-worthy.
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SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
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5 Minutes Rage - Hatred Edition
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Junkbots, lasers, balls and rage! A 2.5D multiplayer game where two teams of junkbots clash in a battle of cannon shots to bring the ball to the goal. Frantic gameplay with 5 minutes matches, 2vs2 or 1vs1, online and local. Moreover: train with bots and play stupid minigames!
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Black & White Bushido
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Black & White Bushido is a 1-4 player stealth-em-up arena brawl. Choose between the light and the shadow in three challenging game modes. Hide with camouflage, throw shurikens and drop smoke bombs to beat your friends locally or online.
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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-em-up with varied enemies and deep customization. Play as the rabbit Ninjin, or Akai, the ninja fox, and fight to retrieve the carrots stolen by Shogun Moe! Redeem carrots for weapons, upgrades and more! Supports 2-player online or local co-op.
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Broforce
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
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TowerFall Ascension
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.
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Brawlout
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!
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Terminator 2D: NO FATE
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
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Final Vendetta
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
A hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.
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Xeno Crisis
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
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Battle Axe
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
A classic arcade hack and slash brought to life with stunning pixel art and a heroic soundtrack. Choose your champion and battle through waves of enemies to stop a dark sorceress from plunging Mercia into eternal darkness.
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88 Heroes
Single-player alternative to Ninja Shodown — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ninja Shodown.
Prepare to infiltrate Dr. H8’s lair with the help of the strangest, dumbest and most pointless superheroes ever – the 88 Heroes!