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Single-player games like Q - A Neon Platformer

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Q - A Neon Platformer, 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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    Don't Byte Your Tongue — Steam game cover

    Don't Byte Your Tongue

    Single-player alternative to Q - A Neon Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Q - A Neon Platformer.

    Rage and rise back to the top to reach your robo-lover in this challenging 8-bit retrowave platformer. With every jump counting like your life depends on it, this game will test your skills to the limit. So try your best not to rage and Don't Byte Your Tongue!

    2023ActionIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Risk of Pain — Steam game cover

    Risk of Pain

    Single-player alternative to Q - A Neon Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Q - A Neon Platformer.

    Risk of Pain is a hardcore puzzle platformer that challenges you to complete many challenging levels. Use parkour, wit and luck to avoid dying! Are you ready to take a risk?!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BOXNIGMA — Steam game cover

    BOXNIGMA

    Single-player alternative to Q - A Neon Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Q - A Neon Platformer.

    Move the boxes from each level correctly and simultaneously to move to the next challenge in this minimalist and retro 2D puzzle game!

    2021StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Falling Frog — Steam game cover

    Falling Frog

    Single-player alternative to Q - A Neon Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Lost deep inside a cave, jump your way back to the surface in this retro NES-style platformer. Every leap is a challenge, every landing a victory. But beware… in the depths, progress itself is your greatest enemy. One wrong jump, and it's back to square one.

    2026ActionSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    1 Screen Platformer — Steam game cover

    1 Screen Platformer

    Single-player alternative to Q - A Neon Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Q - A Neon Platformer.

    This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Froggie — Steam game cover

    Froggie

    Single-player alternative to Q - A Neon Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Q - A Neon Platformer.

    Froggie is a platform game with retro graphics.

    2022ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Trash Quest — Steam game cover

    Trash Quest

    Single-player alternative to Q - A Neon Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Q - A Neon Platformer.

    Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    La-Mulana 2 — Steam game cover

    La-Mulana 2

    Single-player alternative to Q - A Neon Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Q - A Neon Platformer.

    The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Meat Boy — Steam game cover

    Super Meat Boy

    Single-player alternative to Q - A Neon Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Q - A Neon Platformer.

    The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

    2010Indie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →