Single-player games like Into the Loop
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Into the Loop, 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
Single-player alternative to Into the Loop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Into the Loop.
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.
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Super Magbot
Single-player alternative to Into the Loop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Into the Loop.
A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Single-player alternative to Into the Loop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Into the Loop.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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VVVVVV
Single-player alternative to Into the Loop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Into the Loop.
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
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Berserk Boy
Single-player alternative to Into the Loop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Into the Loop.
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
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Abathor
Single-player alternative to Into the Loop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Into the Loop.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
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Knock-knock
Single-player alternative to Into the Loop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Into the Loop.
There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers.But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods.
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Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
Single-player alternative to Into the Loop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Into the Loop.
A sci-fi puzzle-platformer of cataclysmic proportions! Evolve from a tiny captive into a world-eating giant. Use your mutant blob powers to devour the pathetic humans and all of civilization!