Single-player games like Swinging-Man
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Swinging-Man, 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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RADical ROACH: Infinity
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Swinging-Man.
A Uniquely Radicalized Adventure Every Flight!
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Red Zirion
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.
Red Zirion is a retro shooting game with upgradeable attributes in the roguelike style. Game inspired by groups of heroes and animated series from the 80s.
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V's Rage
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.
You’re a raging mom trapped in an arcade nightmare. Hit, parry, shoot, survive, while each level twists the genre. No hand-holding in this hand-drawn comic-style mayhem. Just rage. And a frying pan.
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Overrun Survivors
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.
Overrun Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelite game that throws players into the middle of hordes of aliens and asks them to fight tooth and nail in order to survive. Play through different alien planets and feel powerful knowing that you're the only one who can save the day!
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Rogue Stormers
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
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Winter Quackdown
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.
A 3D shooter roguelike where you lead a flock of magical ducks, casting dazzling spells to conquer snow monsters. You’ll gather unique ducks, strategize by swapping and upgrading them between levels, and build the ultimate magical team.
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Eletar Hero 2
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.
Eletar Hero 2 is a fast, skill-based action platformer inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog and Megaman. Perfect movement, master powerful abilities, and survive intense boss fights where learning the patterns matters more than grinding.
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Monsteria
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.
Introducing a hysterical top-down shooter. Challenge your way through 7+ randomized levels, brimming with hordes of bizarre monsters. Upgrade your character through a selection of 30 unique powerups and minions, unlock special classes and much much more. Monsteria is chaotic fun for everyone.
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Yakiniku simulator
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Swinging-Man.
Simple and easy game! Just chill out and simulate eating yakiniku!
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Farm Keeper
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Swinging-Man.
A tile-based farming game where success means maximizing yields to survive the rent, expanding your farm through random tile choices.
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Boba Simulator : Idle Shop Management
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Swinging-Man.
Boba Tea shop simulator. Manage recipe, stock and customer satisfaction.
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Domino Sandbox
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Swinging-Man.
Minimalist style domino sandbox. Build your domino effect with unlimited pieces, customizable colors and reversibility.
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WHATEVER
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.
Inspired by true events. Drifting the giant cargo ship through a tiny, winding canal... What could go wrong?
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Town Keeper
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Swinging-Man.
Build a rabbit town while defending it from the fluffy empire's invasions.
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Hacky
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Swinging-Man.
The ultimate "Hollywood Hacker" simulator for when you want to look busy, dangerous, and incredibly tech-savvy.
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Unbox The Cats
Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Swinging-Man.
Find and rescue adorable cats hidden among boxes. Feed them treats to add them to your collection. Discover 100 unique cats in this casual puzzle game inspired by Minesweeper.