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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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SongRunner
Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan-Boy.
A puzzle platformer where the platforms are your own musical loops! Speed through dozens of handcrafted single-screen challenges while creating your own platforms in time with a high energy original soundtrack!
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ReDrop
Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan-Boy.
DIE, REDROP, REPEAT. In this Platformer, every Death leaves a platform behind; Climb your mistakes! RAGE, CRY, ADAPT. Then do it all again. Try now and prove you're only *mostly* bad.
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Sky Reach
Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan-Boy.
Climb fast or fall. In this neon cyberpunk platformer, every jump counts—fire energy waves, create platforms on impact, and push your limits solo or in local co-op.
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HYPERBALL TACHYON
Single-player alternative to SquareMan-Boy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan-Boy.
High-speed momentum platforming action! Dash up walls and shoot off ramps to get to the finish!