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Single-player games like Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword, 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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    1 Screen Platformer — Steam game cover

    1 Screen Platformer

    Single-player alternative to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

    This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Storied Sword — Steam game cover

    The Storied Sword

    Single-player alternative to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

    An 8-bit action-adventure! Retrieve the fabled Storied Sword from the evil clutches of the dark sorcerer Vectre!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    zzzzz — Steam game cover

    zzzzz

    Single-player alternative to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

    Who's behind this? zzzzz is a hardcore platformer where you have to overcome a series of challenging levels in order to find the answers you're looking for.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ziggy — Steam game cover

    Ziggy

    Single-player alternative to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

    Ziggy is a challenging platformer about a small lightning bolt trying to get back home. Your main objective is to go through all the traps and reach the end. Can you do it?

    2023ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    E.Z — Steam game cover

    E.Z

    Single-player alternative to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

    E.Z is a simple hardcore platformer game the goal being get across to the other side of each of the 100 levels while each death throws you back to the previous levels.

    2018Indie1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    TetherGeist — Steam game cover

    TetherGeist

    Single-player alternative to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

    TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure13.59 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Below The Ocean — Steam game cover

    Below The Ocean

    Single-player alternative to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

    Dive into the world 'Below the Ocean'! Master thrilling moves like tether-swinging, bubble-jumping, bungee-bouncing, and sling-shot in a mesmerizing underwater adventure. Solve intriguing puzzles and seek hidden treasures. Are you ready to embark on this unforgettable journey?

    2021ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sword of Destiny — Steam game cover

    Sword of Destiny

    Single-player alternative to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

    Fight to restore the peace and justice in the world by thwarting the treacherous plans of the King, who turns the innocent into mindless skeletons to conquer the world.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Starexcess — Steam game cover

    Starexcess

    Single-player alternative to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

    Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.

    2019Indie6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sakura Stars — Steam game cover

    Sakura Stars

    Single-player alternative to Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Slime Fantasy: the search for the lost sword.

    When hordes of Youkai threaten the world, the Tanukis send a messenger to choose human girls to receive magical powers to defend humanity. They are known as SAKURA STARS. This is a horizontal shmup made on Pico-8, a retro fantasy console with purposeful limitations to simulate an 8-bit era console.

    2020ActionIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →