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Single-player games like THE IMPOSSIBLE

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to THE IMPOSSIBLE, 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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    Schein — Steam game cover

    Schein

    Single-player alternative to THE IMPOSSIBLE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE IMPOSSIBLE.

    Schein is a 2D precision side-scrolling puzzle platformer. Use the magic of light to explore hidden worlds, solve challenging puzzles, and defeat deadly beasts in this award-winning atmospheric action-adventure game.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Guns N' Runs — Steam game cover

    Guns N' Runs

    Single-player alternative to THE IMPOSSIBLE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE IMPOSSIBLE.

    Guns N’ Runs is a stylish platform game, action and shooter, containing super specials and Dash mechanics at a fast-pace. Unlock hundreds of meticulous challenges and battle bosses. All of this with an immersive soundtrack and an individual narrative for each of the 8 characters.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chloe the Cat — Steam game cover

    Chloe the Cat

    Single-player alternative to THE IMPOSSIBLE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE IMPOSSIBLE.

    Jump, swipe, and pounce your way through this colorful platforming adventure as Chloe the Cat! Explore each nook and cranny for food and secrets while leaping past danger around every corner.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Simp - 舔狗 — Steam game cover

    The Simp - 舔狗

    Single-player alternative to THE IMPOSSIBLE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with THE IMPOSSIBLE.

    A super super hardcore puzzle horror game. The player needs to carefully observe the interactive items in the scene and deduce how to crack them. Wisdom, patience, operation and courage are indispensable! Are you ready to embark on the difficult but self-inspiring road of simp for your loved ones?

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DERE Vengeance — Steam game cover

    DERE Vengeance

    Single-player alternative to THE IMPOSSIBLE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE IMPOSSIBLE.

    A meta-horror story about a haunted platformer game. Handcrafted pixel art, ghosts, and thrilling platforming await!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Roxy Raccoon 2: Topsy-Turvy — Steam game cover

    Roxy Raccoon 2: Topsy-Turvy

    Single-player alternative to THE IMPOSSIBLE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE IMPOSSIBLE.

    Roxy Raccoon 2: Topsy-Turvy is a Tilt Maze/Labyrinth style like no other. Play through the next chapter in the Roxy Raccoon Saga, compete in various game modes and customize & create your own levels, then share them with the world!

    2023ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Will You Snail? — Steam game cover

    Will You Snail?

    Single-player alternative to THE IMPOSSIBLE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE IMPOSSIBLE.

    A unique platformer where an evil AI predicts your movement. Dodge AI-spawned traps, solve optional puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the simulation. Now with a level editor and infinite community-made content!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure10.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Vylan — Steam game cover

    Vylan

    Single-player alternative to THE IMPOSSIBLE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE IMPOSSIBLE.

    Help Vylan on his journey to regain his lost memories in this Tile-Based platformer. Take on 100 levels in this platformer that flips the genre on its head.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Portal — Steam game cover

    Portal

    Single-player alternative to THE IMPOSSIBLE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE IMPOSSIBLE.

    Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

    2007Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    hocus — Steam game cover

    hocus

    Single-player alternative to THE IMPOSSIBLE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with THE IMPOSSIBLE.

    perspective illusion puzzle based on M.C. Escher drawings and impossible shapes

    2015IndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →