Single-player games like TANKS
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to TANKS, 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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Ballistic Tanks
Single-player alternative to TANKS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TANKS.
Ballistic Tanks is the best tank game you've played since the 80's. Battle in exhilarating local multiplayer, or challenge yourself in an intense solo/co-op arcade mode. Play 5 game modes in over 50 maps; and destroy your enemies in a frenzy of bullets, lasers, and explosions!
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UFO 50
Single-player alternative to TANKS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TANKS.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
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Lode Runner Legacy
Single-player alternative to TANKS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with TANKS.
Lode Runner Legacy is the latest edition in the popular Lode Runner series. Players control “Runner” to recover stolen gold while avoiding enemies and minefields. Enjoy the ingenious balance of puzzle and action gameplay, an updated Voxel visual style and powerful game editors. Ver.2.0 Update is out now!
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The TakeOver
Single-player alternative to TANKS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TANKS.
The Takeover is a side-scrolling beat'em up inspired by 90's classics such as Streets of Rage and Final Fight. Battle solo or alongside a friend in local co-op while listening to awesome tunes from Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald and industry legend Yuzo Koshiro!
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Abathor
Single-player alternative to TANKS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TANKS.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
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Tank Universal
Single-player alternative to TANKS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TANKS.
Tank Universal is an action FPS tank wargame inspired by Tron and Battlezone. Explore a rich virtual sci-fi 3D world, and take part in large-scale tank combat between your AI allies and the forces of an evil dictator.
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Infernax
Single-player alternative to TANKS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TANKS.
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
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Cuphead
Single-player alternative to TANKS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TANKS.
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
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City Air Battle
Single-player alternative to TANKS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TANKS.
City Air Battle is a flying racing and shooting game where you will pilot a fighter jet to compete with opponents in the air over real cities, hitting various targets and avoiding buildings. You can also engage in intense aerial battles with opponents.