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Single-player games like SquareMan-Boy

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to SquareMan-Boy, 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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    Rushmark — Steam game cover

    Rushmark

    Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan-Boy.

    Your dash is your only attack, and it only comes back when you kill something. A cyberpunk speedrunning platformer built on one refundable dash: wall-kick, chain and strike through ten handmade courses in thirty-second runs, then race any rival's ghost off the leaderboard.

    ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Milliseconds Matter: Precision Platformer — Steam game cover

    Milliseconds Matter: Precision Platformer

    Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SquareMan-Boy.

    Milliseconds Matter is a precision platformer where you run, jump and dash to beat every level as fast as possible. Explore levels, find hidden shortcuts, and race against your ghost runner to improve your time and climb leaderboards. How fast can you go?

    2026Action5.59 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Play Faster — Steam game cover

    Play Faster

    Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan-Boy.

    Play Faster is a precision platformer built for fast movement, instant retries, and endlessly replayable runs. Master movement, optimize routes, and climb online leaderboards with built-in speedrunning tools.

    2026ActionIndieRacing4.50 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    HAMISH — Steam game cover

    HAMISH

    Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan-Boy.

    Hamish is a fast-paced, momentum-driven action platformer where every step could be your last. Run, jump, and grapple your way through rising lava, snowy peaks, neon-lit cities, and more, mastering speed and precision while taking down ruthless enemies.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure10.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Don't Drown — Steam game cover

    Don't Drown

    Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with SquareMan-Boy.

    Dive into the world of Don’t Drown, an underwater precision platformer. Navigate treacherous landscapes and avoid menacing creatures while balancing your oxygen and health. Line your pockets with treasure at the cost of mobility. Race against time, yourself, and others on the global leaderboards.

    2024Action4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pinblast NEON — Steam game cover

    Pinblast NEON

    Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan-Boy.

    Pinball meets Platforming! Control both your ball and the environment to launch, bounce, and swing your way through electrifying neon environments. Master a satisfying momentum-forward movement system to blast through stages and go for the almighty S Rank.

    2027ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BZZZT — Steam game cover

    BZZZT

    Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan-Boy.

    Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!

    2023ActionIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Trouble Thief — Steam game cover

    Trouble Thief

    Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan-Boy.

    Steal your way through 30 levels. Just pick up the loot and carry it back to the safe zone, no problem. Each level has very challenging time trials and a no-hit challenge. The game is mainly designed around beating the levels as fast as possible.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure6.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →