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Single-player games like A Frustrating Platformer

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to A Frustrating Platformer, 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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    Bananarun — Steam game cover

    Bananarun

    Single-player alternative to A Frustrating Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with A Frustrating Platformer.

    Bananarun is a 2D precision platformer rage game. In order to save your kidnapped parents you must go through many harsh challenges that may have some surprises in your way, as it takes you deeper into the unknown.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FrogStray — Steam game cover

    FrogStray

    Single-player alternative to A Frustrating Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Frustrating Platformer.

    A tough, precise platformer. Guide a lost frog home using charged jumps and wall-kicks through hand-crafted, obstacle-filled levels. A pure challenge of skill.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CATRUN — Steam game cover

    CATRUN

    Single-player alternative to A Frustrating Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Frustrating Platformer.

    Join Philip the cat in CATRUN, an exhilarating runner game set in a bustling city. Help Philip avoid wolves, navigate tricky obstacles, and use fall acceleration to speed through challenges. Explore dynamic environments, collect power-ups, and uncover a heartfelt story of adventure and friendship.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual0.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rocket Jump — Steam game cover

    Rocket Jump

    Single-player alternative to A Frustrating Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Frustrating Platformer.

    Become a jumping rocket and try to get as high as possible. There are dozens of traps and obstacles on the levels, and your task is to bypass them all and complete the level. Be careful, one wrong jump and you can fall very far.

    2021IndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    WARARA! — Steam game cover

    WARARA!

    Single-player alternative to A Frustrating Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with A Frustrating Platformer.

    WARARA! is a side-scrolling climbing and pathfinding game where your goal is to reach the summit as quickly as possible. This is a simple and easy game. Find your way. Climb your way to the top. Hurry! Get to the Mystery!

    2026ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Use Your Voice — Steam game cover

    Use Your Voice

    Single-player alternative to A Frustrating Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with A Frustrating Platformer.

    "Maintenance Duty" has you and up to 2 friends survive the maintenance shift while on a moon base. Make sure to keep the place up to standard by doing tasks around the base. Keep an eye on the creatures, they can become a threat very quickly...

    StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Before Time Runs Out — Steam game cover

    Before Time Runs Out

    Single-player alternative to A Frustrating Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with A Frustrating Platformer.

    In this momentum based Platformer, make your way through numerous obstacles such as spikes, saws, laser beams, and explosives to reach the goal at the end of each level. Each level has a limited amount of time to complete. So speed is key, or else it's game over.

    2024ActionStrategyAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Turtle vs. Portal — Steam game cover

    Turtle vs. Portal

    Single-player alternative to A Frustrating Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with A Frustrating Platformer.

    One of the twin turtles is trying to save his brother which was abducted by a monster. He decided to go after the monster via the portal system. When he exits from the portal system, things were different. He finds some surprising facts to move next in every level.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fate of New Albans — Steam game cover

    Fate of New Albans

    Single-player alternative to A Frustrating Platformer — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Frustrating Platformer.

    Engage with the townsfolk and native people to make decisions and choices, your actions will decide the fate of New Albans. With multiple endings, solve puzzles, speak to NPCs and explore the land in this story adventure.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →