Single-player games like Nerm the Worm
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Nerm the Worm, 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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UnMetal
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nerm the Worm.
UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.
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Tiny Thor
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nerm the Worm.
Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!
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The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nerm the Worm.
The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] is a remake of the original "ETERNAL CASTLE" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design.
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Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Nerm the Worm.
Jump into adventure in Nikoderiko: The Magical World - Director's Cut, a love letter to platformers! Play in single-player or couch co-op, and enjoy 8 colorful worlds, classic platforming challenges, and music by legendary composer David Wise.
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Donut Dodo
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nerm the Worm.
If a long lost arcade game from 1983 resurfaced today, it would be Donut Dodo - a classic 2D platformer from the golden era, tough as nails and challenging for the whole family! Ready to top the high score table?
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Oozi: Earth Adventure
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Nerm the Worm.
Oozi: Earth Adventure is a classic 2D platformer with old school gameplay - no puzzles, no punishment, just 100% pure classic platforming fun! Its most prominent features are HD visuals and beautiful hand-drawn art, but despite its visual style, it’s a good fit for all kinds of gamers!
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Time Loader
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nerm the Worm.
Time Loader is a story-driven puzzle-platformer with tiny robots, alternate realities, nostalgic music, and primitive tech from the 90s!
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Wizorb
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nerm the Worm.
The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus!
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Rock 'N Roll
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nerm the Worm.
Rock 'N Roll is an action/arcade deep space adventure where your purpose is to save the Earth via collecting powerful G.E.O.S. gems (Galactic Emeralds of Sacrifice) It offers tons of upgrades, power-ups, and replay-ability in an easy to understand but difficult to master retro adventure!
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Laser Ball
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nerm the Worm.
In this fast and furious action retro game, you'll need to race against time and use a laser gun with precise shots to neutralize and collect electrified bouncing balls and deposit them safely out of harms way.
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FAN'CIE VEER! (Fish Are Nasty, Cake Is Excellent Vektor Evading Emblazed Rapture)
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Nerm the Worm.
Frantic action awaits you in this game all about surviving and collecting as many points and cake as you can! "FAN'CIE VEER" is a unique new high octane retro action game that will have you eating fattening cake, moving to slim down and veering to avoid all of the rocks and deadly fish!
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Poggers
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nerm the Worm.
Take control of Bun-Bun Poggers the adorable bunny rabbit in this classic retro arcade game that offers fun for the whole family! Poggers brings back old school classic action in an all new creative and imaginative adventure to score as many points as you can!
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Prison Ball: Full Blown
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Nerm the Worm.
"Prison Ball: Full Blown" is a wild combination of two player "Pong" and those brick breaker games like "BreakOut"! Throw in the hilarious ability to "blow each other" for timely stuns so you can steal their balls! - A game that proves 'Tis better to give than it is to receive!
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The Best BJ
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Nerm the Worm.
The Best BJ is a full featured Blackjack 21 simulator that pits you against a virtual casino Blackjack dealer! ..How good are you at "BJ" and are you ready to show off your impressive BJ skills? Whether you are a pro or looking to get better, "The Best BJ" is for you!
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Solo ReflectioN!
Single-player alternative to Nerm the Worm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Nerm the Worm.
In this truly unique brick breaker game, you'll need to guard both sides of the screen to keep your balls in play. To earn points, you'll need to collect coins from broken bricks and then blow bank bubbles to have a way to exchange your coins for scoreboard points!