Single-player games like Knightmare
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Knightmare, 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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ElecHead
Single-player alternative to Knightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Knightmare.
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Celeste
Single-player alternative to Knightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Knightmare.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
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INSIDE
Single-player alternative to Knightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Knightmare.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
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Neva
Single-player alternative to Knightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Knightmare.
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
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Trine 2: Complete Story
Single-player alternative to Knightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Knightmare.
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.
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Super Magbot
Single-player alternative to Knightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Knightmare.
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.
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Braid
Single-player alternative to Knightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Knightmare.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
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Planet of Lana
Single-player alternative to Knightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Knightmare.
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.