Single-player games like OUTBUDDIES DX
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to OUTBUDDIES DX, 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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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Single-player alternative to OUTBUDDIES DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
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Primal Planet
Single-player alternative to OUTBUDDIES DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
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Abathor
Single-player alternative to OUTBUDDIES DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
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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Slime-san: Superslime Edition
Single-player alternative to OUTBUDDIES DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!
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Aeon Drive
Single-player alternative to OUTBUDDIES DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.
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Infernax
Single-player alternative to OUTBUDDIES DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
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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Blazing Chrome
Single-player alternative to OUTBUDDIES DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
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Black Future '88
Single-player alternative to OUTBUDDIES DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.
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Axiom Verge
Single-player alternative to OUTBUDDIES DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
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Hollow Knight
Single-player alternative to OUTBUDDIES DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.