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
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.
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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?
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.