Single-player games like The Upturned
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to The Upturned, 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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WHAT THE GOLF?
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Upturned.
A silly physics-based golf parody where every golf course is a new surprising type of golf, some brilliant or hilarious, others so absurd you will ask yourself: WHAT THE GOLF?
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Human Fall Flat
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Upturned.
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.
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Portal 2
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The Upturned.
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
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Quantum Conundrum
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Find and rescue your uncle by using his newest invention to work your way through a crazy complex mansion as you switch between dimensions and solve puzzles!
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Suicide Guy Deluxe Plus
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The Upturned.
Suicide Guy Deluxe Plus is the surreal puzzle game set in the dreams of its protagonist. Will you be able to save the thing you love most and overcome the neverending whirlwind of nightmares? Now in a new shiny edition.
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Youropa
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Upturned.
A platform puzzle paint adventure about breaking rules, being upside down and thinking outside the box.
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Supraland
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Upturned.
Try the demo! A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, terrible combat, secret upgrades and new abilities that help you reach new places. Playtime 12-25h.
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I Am Bread
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Upturned.
You are bread. Your mission, become toast! Take on all hazards to deliciousness as you head on an epic adventure in one of the the toughest games ever baked. All of the game modes (including Bagel Race) are now unlocked so there's sure to be something to suit everyone's taste!
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It Steals
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Upturned.
AROUND EVERY CORNER. Face against stealthy antagonists that will take advantage of your expectations.
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Lethal Company
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Upturned.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
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Welcome To The Dark Place
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Upturned.
The train is the only escape.
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Dead Seater
Single-player alternative to The Upturned — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Upturned.
Explore the halls and travel deeper into the Vincent estate, but beware what lurks there. Father is coming home.