Single-player games like Rusted Moss
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Rusted Moss, 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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La-Mulana 2
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rusted Moss.
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
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The Pale Piper
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rusted Moss.
Uncover the truth behind your death and your sibling’s in a story-driven precision platformer inspired by the Pied Piper myth. Navigate a decaying, interconnected world where movement is your only defense. No combat, only precision, consequence, and secrets hidden in the dark.
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PizzaBoy
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Rusted Moss.
Take control of PizzaBoy as he delivers pizza to monsters in this precision platformer. Use all of PizzaBoy's smooth and snappy moves to navigate through dangerous levels or break away from the path to discover who PizzaBoy really is...
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Celeste
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rusted Moss.
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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Mable & The Wood
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rusted Moss.
Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.
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ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rusted Moss.
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
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Rain World
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rusted Moss.
You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.
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Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rusted Moss.
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
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Super Meat Boy
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Rusted Moss.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
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VVVVVV
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rusted Moss.
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
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Hollow Knight
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rusted Moss.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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Umihara Kawase
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Rusted Moss.
Umihara Kawase is a girl who uses a fishing hook as a grappling hook. You’ll need quick reflexes to swing your way through the branching surreal environments. Use your brains to figure out the best way through. They say fish is brain food—you’re going to need it!
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The Great C
Single-player alternative to Rusted Moss — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Based on the sci-fi short story by Philip K. Dick, The Great C is a cinematic narrative featuring a thrilling storyline, stunning environments and a powerful soundtrack. The Great C is a sweeping 30+ minute experience, developed from the ground up to push the boundaries of storytelling in VR.