Single-player games like The Wizard and The Slug
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to The Wizard and The Slug, 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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The Warrior
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.
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Curse of the Sea Rats
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The Wizard and The Slug.
Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!
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Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
A sci-fi puzzle-platformer of cataclysmic proportions! Evolve from a tiny captive into a world-eating giant. Use your mutant blob powers to devour the pathetic humans and all of civilization!
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Missing Banban
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance!
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Thank Goodness You're Here!
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Wizard and The Slug.
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…
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Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
Tandem : A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane.
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Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The Wizard and The Slug.
From the developers of the Guns, Gore and Cannoli franchise comes a new 2D run & gun platformer: Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & TEEF! Spearhead an Ork invasion, destroy the hive city and kill your warboss! ‘Ere we go!
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JumpJet Rex
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
Test your dinosaur jump-jet skills with a game that redefines the platformer genre, aptly renaming it "platflyer." Simply put, you're a t-rex with rocket boots trying to save earth from an incoming asteroid. Do you have what it takes to stop it?
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Undertale
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.
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Super Mega Zero
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
Super Mega Zero is a fast-paced precision platformer and shoot 'em up hybrid.
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Probo Rush
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
Probo Rush is a classic shoot 'em up bullet hell game with a boss rush twist. Fight against machines, aliens, and nature as you take on 15 challenging boss battles. With adjustable health and an Assist Mode, Probo Rush offers a challenging but accessible gaming experience.
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Full Moon Rush
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
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Mayhem Mail
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
The mail has been scattered! Take on the mail route from hell, recover and deliver the mail to its rightful place! Mayhem Mail is a classic single screen arcade platformer in the vein of Donkey Kong, Bubble Bobble and Mario Bros. with some added puzzle elements.
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DGGWare
Single-player alternative to The Wizard and The Slug — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Wizard and The Slug.
DGGWare is a collection of meme based micro games in the vein of WarioWare. The game centers around streamer Destiny's community and covers topics from gaming, politics, philosophy, debate, art, culture and drama.