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Single-player games like GrappleWell

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to GrappleWell, 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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    Rusty Heights — Steam game cover

    Rusty Heights

    Single-player alternative to GrappleWell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with GrappleWell.

    Rusty Heights is an experimental 2D platform game played entirely using the mouse. Use your grappling hook to reach the top of the mountain !

    2025ActionIndie0.59 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Clipped — Steam game cover

    Clipped

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

    The simple life of a duck may not be so simple after all.. Something terrible has happened and it is up to YOU to figure out what's wrong, but what lies ahead will be a serious challenge, the tiniest mistakes can be your biggest accidents.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Goat's Tale (Classic) — Steam game cover

    Goat's Tale (Classic)

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

    The treasures hidden on the peaks await the most lively, goat daredevils. The challenge will be difficult and… irritating - only the best and most patient will get to the top.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Professor Doctor Jetpack — Steam game cover

    Professor Doctor Jetpack

    Single-player alternative to GrappleWell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with GrappleWell.

    Professor Doctor Jetpack is a physics based lunar lander game, in which you embark on a dangerous journey to ... control your jetpack. Also to save the world.

    2024ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Unlanded — Steam game cover

    Unlanded

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

    A hardcore space drifter with colourful visuals, diverse level design and short level cycle.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gooing Up! — Steam game cover

    Gooing Up!

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

    A brutally difficult rocket-jumping precision platformer with a charming aesthetic and a non-linear map. Designed for both speedrunning and casual play, including leaderboards and training mode. Play the Demo now!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Magbot — Steam game cover

    Super Magbot

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

    A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gold for Retirement — Steam game cover

    Gold for Retirement

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

    Gold for Retirement - is a hardcore platformer that will challenge you and push your skills to the limit!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure1.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    PULSOR — Steam game cover

    PULSOR

    Single-player alternative to GrappleWell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with GrappleWell.

    PULSOR is a fast paced shoot em' up space arcade game where you orbit a black hole. Use your quick reactions and aim to blast the obstacles in your way !

    2019ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →