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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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    Red Zirion — Steam game cover

    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.

    2020ActionIndieCasual1.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Overrun Survivors — Steam game cover

    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!

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rogue Stormers — Steam game cover

    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.

    2016ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mines & Dragons — Steam game cover

    Mines & Dragons

    Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.

    Mines & Dragons is a hexagonal minesweeper-strategy-roguelike game where you need to be wise and choose the right power-ups to travel through Fortuna Land and get your big treasure.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie0.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Reignbreaker — Steam game cover

    Reignbreaker

    Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.

    Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Monsteria — Steam game cover

    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.

    2017ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sharded World — Steam game cover

    Sharded World

    Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.

    Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Karate Survivor — Steam game cover

    Karate Survivor

    Single-player alternative to Swinging-Man — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Swinging-Man.

    Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!

    2024ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yakiniku simulator — Steam game cover

    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!

    2022IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Farm Keeper — Steam game cover

    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.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Boba Simulator : Idle Shop Management — Steam game cover

    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.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Domino Sandbox — Steam game cover

    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.

    2021SimulationCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    WHATEVER — Steam game cover

    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?

    2022ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Town Keeper — Steam game cover

    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.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hacky — Steam game cover

    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.

    2024IndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Unbox The Cats — Steam game cover

    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.

    2025Casual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →