Single-player games like Commissar Catlov
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Commissar Catlov, 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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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Commissar Catlov.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
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The Darkest Tales
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Commissar Catlov.
When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.
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Olija
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Commissar Catlov.
Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.
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Shing!
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Commissar Catlov.
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!
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Downwell
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Commissar Catlov.
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
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Anomaly Agent
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Commissar Catlov.
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
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ANNO: Mutationem
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Commissar Catlov.
ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.
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Narita Boy
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Commissar Catlov.
Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!
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Thomaz
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Commissar Catlov.
Our princess has been kidnapped by a demonic wizard. Mike is not the first one who tries to save her; but he will be the last! Play against the enemies which getting harder each level, and defeat the wizard to get the princess.
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Mr. Barrel
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Commissar Catlov.
Water to fire, acid to robots and pesticide to plant monsters, can you switch and shoot the liquids quickly to survive?
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Mystic Space
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Commissar Catlov.
A fast-paced high action game where you encounter deadly enemies with unique abilities through various waves.
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Rugösi
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Commissar Catlov.
Rugösi is a very short game - just like our lives. Professor Alveus and Professor Vox invite you to play through the test chambers and compete against others in the Steam leaderboards.
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Idle Transport Tycoon
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Commissar Catlov.
Enjoy fast, stress-free management! Build your service network, merge houses, and transport guests via train & ropeway. Upgrade facilities, hire staff, and climb the leaderboards in this bite-sized tycoon experience designed to be finished in one sitting; but still runs well in background.
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Reap & Repay
Single-player alternative to Commissar Catlov — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Commissar Catlov.
Reap and collect the crops to repay the debt of villagers in this very short incremental game. Start weak, invest in the skill tree to unlock various new abilities and become strong enough to harvest every field.