Single-player games like SquareMan
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to SquareMan, 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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I Wanna Ascend
Single-player alternative to SquareMan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan.
As you climb this place, you will fall countless times, sinking into despair. Prove that you're not just a loudmouth coward—reach the top. The 2D platforming jump game that will break your keyboard: I Wanna Ascend.
- 2
Qipa World-Hello Big Adventure
Single-player alternative to SquareMan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with SquareMan.
A lot of time (depending on your skill, hours to days) Up to dozens of background music. Well-designed game levels. Complete story, multiple game stages. Beautiful and fantastic art style. Dozens of achievements. Multiple leaderboards. This is a very challenging game. It can be very difficult, but you are worth trying.
- 3
Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda
Single-player alternative to SquareMan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan.
Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda! Story based platform game. Sometimes it will drive you crazy with its difficulty! Overcome obstacles, pass levels and collect the story!
- 4
Aureole - Wings of Hope
Single-player alternative to SquareMan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan.
At sonic speeds, Aureole - Wings of Hope takes platforming to the literal skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.
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1 Screen Platformer
Single-player alternative to SquareMan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan.
This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.
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Aeon Drive
Single-player alternative to SquareMan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan.
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.
- 7
Sword of Destiny
Single-player alternative to SquareMan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan.
Fight to restore the peace and justice in the world by thwarting the treacherous plans of the King, who turns the innocent into mindless skeletons to conquer the world.
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GravNewton
Single-player alternative to SquareMan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with SquareMan.
Challenge all your skill and quick thinking ability in this precision platform game, where you are a bitrom who controller over gravity called Newton, who is trying to escape from a deformed creature that relentlessly follows him in subspace.