Single-player games like Timothy and the Tower of Mu
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Timothy and the Tower of Mu, 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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1001 Spikes
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...
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Odallus: The Dark Call
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
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Aeon Drive
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.
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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
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The Way
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
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Downwell
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
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Cave Story+
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
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Unbound: Worlds Apart
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
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Super Meat Boy
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
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Celeste
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
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Mega Man 11
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.
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Timothy and the Mysterious Forest
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Timothy and the Mysterious Forest is a mix of old-school Game Boy graphics, meta-narrative, stealth system and action combat with an high difficulty level. Elements from adventure/exploration games are mixed with puzzle and stealth: exploration, reading and keeping a slow pace is the best tactic. Multiple endings!
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Timothy ティモシー -神秘の森-
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
ある日、どんな薬も効かない原因不明の流行り病が村を襲った。 いつも元気な男の子ティモシーの、二人暮らしの大好きなおじいちゃんも病に倒れてしまった。 村の言い伝えにあった、どんな病も治すことができる『魔法のキノコ』の話。 ティモシーは、『魔法のキノコ』を無事に見つけることができるか…？
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ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK
Single-player alternative to Timothy and the Tower of Mu — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Timothy and the Tower of Mu.
Orpheus: To Hell and Back is a mesmerizing action-puzzle game that brings the timeless myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to life in the palm of your hands, 80's chibi-anime style!