Single-player games like Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, 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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Danghost
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Danghost is an arcade puzzle game, inspired by fighting games! Become an exorcist, capture danghosts with combos, use unique spells and beat your opponents. Playable in single-player, it’s with the local multiplayer mode that the game will reveal all its spice!
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Usurper: Soulbound
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Usurper: Soulbound is a brutal Rogue-lite Action RPG where death is just the beginning. Possess your enemies to seize their bodies and abilities. Trapped in a nightmarish dimension, you must master combat, conquer deadly foes, and fight your way back to freedom—or be lost forever.
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PathBlasters
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Run, blast, and solve your way to victory! Experience the rush of a colorful, fast-paced chase, solo or against a friend! Burst through the levels and up your score in this retro-inspired arcade setting.
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Combo Devils
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Combo Devils is an evolution of the platform-fighting genre. Stylish combat, and a cooperative extraction roguelite mode offers content for all player skill levels. An experience that balances accessibility with a high execution ceiling for a dedicated core player base to grow around.
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Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
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River City Ransom: Underground
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Alex and Ryan must take to the streets to help a new crop of fighters. You'll earn money, unlock moves, and upgrade your skills in a sprawling city. This modern take on an old classic features over 500 unique street fighting moves, dozens of weapons, and fun online multiplayer modes.
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Bravery and Greed
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
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Nidhogg
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.
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Threes!
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
A tiny puzzle that grows on you.
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
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Puyo Puyo™Tetris®
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as global phenomenon Tetris® and SEGA’s famous Puyo Puyo™ combine in a super mash-up of ferocious competition, adorable looks, and addictive puzzle fun!
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Mr. DRILLER DrillLand
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The popular action puzzle game “Mr. DRILLER DrillLand” makes its Western debut on Steam! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand” – 500 meters underground!
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ANIME TETRIS
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
The legendary game "Tetris" in a unique performance and atmosphere
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AVALANCHE
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Snow falls as you stack five-cell Trons in this thoughtful falling-block puzzle. Gravity reshapes the board after each clear, while Spark pushes neighboring blocks aside to open new routes. Read the forecast, build your CON, and chase a personal best alone or in a 180-second online battle.
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Cavern Kings
Single-player alternative to Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon.
Cavern Kings is an infinite action platformer designed to make every playthrough unique and interesting. Cavern Kings aims to explode with special effects in classical arcade fashion and create interesting synergies with its powerup system.