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Single-player games like Palette Swap

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Palette Swap, 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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    [Speer DX] — Steam game cover

    [Speer DX]

    Single-player alternative to Palette Swap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Palette Swap.

    Throw your speer, use it as a platform, and puzzle-platform your way through 125 stages in this director's cut version of the classic [Speer]!

    2022ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dadish 2 — Steam game cover

    Dadish 2

    Single-player alternative to Palette Swap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Palette Swap.

    He’s a dad and a radish, and he’s back in his biggest adventure yet! Help reunite Dadish with his missing kids in this charming and challenging platforming adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Below The Ocean — Steam game cover

    Below The Ocean

    Single-player alternative to Palette Swap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Palette Swap.

    Dive into the world 'Below the Ocean'! Master thrilling moves like tether-swinging, bubble-jumping, bungee-bouncing, and sling-shot in a mesmerizing underwater adventure. Solve intriguing puzzles and seek hidden treasures. Are you ready to embark on this unforgettable journey?

    2021ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dadish — Steam game cover

    Dadish

    Single-player alternative to Palette Swap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Palette Swap.

    Explore an exciting world, face off with fast-food themed foes, and reunite Dadish with his missing children in this challenging platforming adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CrushBorgs — Steam game cover

    CrushBorgs

    Single-player alternative to Palette Swap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Palette Swap.

    "Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

    2022ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Freedom Planet 2 — Steam game cover

    Freedom Planet 2

    Single-player alternative to Palette Swap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Palette Swap.

    The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jump Off The Bridge — Steam game cover

    Jump Off The Bridge

    Single-player alternative to Palette Swap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Palette Swap.

    An absurd retro-platformer that tests your patience.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Vibrant Venture — Steam game cover

    Vibrant Venture

    Single-player alternative to Palette Swap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Palette Swap.

    Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game featuring a quirky cast of characters! The game features four playable characters with multiple unique abilities that can be combined for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!

    2020IndieAdventureEarly Access14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tower of Dreams — Steam game cover

    Tower of Dreams

    Single-player alternative to Palette Swap — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Early Access with Palette Swap.

    A vertical platformer roguelike where you use your sword to pogo off obstacles and enemies and ascend the tower

    2024ActionEarly Access11.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →