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Single-player games like Trash is Fun

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Trash is Fun, 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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    Joey and Penguin's 2 Player Adventure — Steam game cover

    Joey and Penguin's 2 Player Adventure

    Single-player alternative to Trash is Fun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Trash is Fun.

    The ultimate cooperative adventure! Pass a water balloon between you and your friend to thwack bad guys. You can only get through by working together!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yarn Guardians — Steam game cover

    Yarn Guardians

    Single-player alternative to Trash is Fun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Trash is Fun.

    Yarn Guardians is a 2D Action-Adventure in which you play as cute flying cats that fight enemies with powerful Yarn Balls! Play the story campaign alone or with a friend. You can also challenge up to three friends in the versus mode.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Levelhead — Steam game cover

    Levelhead

    Single-player alternative to Trash is Fun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Trash is Fun.

    Deliver those goods, real good - or get turned into scrap trying! Chaotic co-op platforming, genre-bending power-ups, a challenging campaign, and endless community-built levels await, so grab a friend and GO!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CounterAttack: Uprising — Steam game cover

    CounterAttack: Uprising

    Single-player alternative to Trash is Fun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Trash is Fun.

    CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure2.69 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Overcooked — Steam game cover

    Overcooked

    Single-player alternative to Trash is Fun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Trash is Fun.

    Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tools Up! — Steam game cover

    Tools Up!

    Single-player alternative to Trash is Fun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Trash is Fun.

    Tools Up! is an exciting local co-op that tests your renovation and teamwork skills. Paint walls, tear off wallpaper, and move couches against the clock!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed — Steam game cover

    HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed

    Single-player alternative to Trash is Fun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Trash is Fun.

    Hypercharge is a first and third-person shooter action figure game you've always dreamed of! Grab your friends, complete objectives, defend the Hypercore against waves of weaponized toys, and defeat Major Evil together in the story campaign!

    2020ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Filthy Animals | Heist Simulator — Steam game cover

    Filthy Animals | Heist Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Trash is Fun — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Trash is Fun.

    Filthy Animals is a chaotic single-player/co-op heist game for up to 4 players. Become a mutant animal working for criminal mastermind Tony as you steal, fight, fall over, and eat tacos. Solve puzzles and avoid security before making off with the loot, ya Filthy Animal!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →