Single-player games like The Mage
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Mage, 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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Super Nate Adventure
Single-player alternative to The Mage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Mage.
A challenging collectathon platformer. You play as the character Nate attempting to save the kingdom from it's new invasive species. Play through 12 different levels spanning 3 unique worlds to reach the Starleon Kingdom and defeat Abaddon.
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Mondrian 99
Single-player alternative to The Mage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Mage.
In "Mondrian 99", You can complete the level by Running and Jumping, or by Sprinting and Gliding. It all depends on you. In short, just reach the finish line - the way you pass the level is up to your imagination.
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Dial-In
Single-player alternative to The Mage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Mage.
Traverse the analogue signals of an old TV in Dial-In! A reflex-based puzzle platformer that takes you through many varying channels, each with their own unique themes and music. Explore Over 100 Stages with classic and modern takes on platforming formulas, all in an immersive 2D style.
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Spirit of the Obelisk
Single-player alternative to The Mage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Mage.
Switch between four unique heroes, each with their own special ability in this charming puzzle platformer. Play alone or with a friend to complete interesting puzzles in vibrant themed worlds.
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Puzzles For Clef
Single-player alternative to The Mage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Mage.
Join Clef on an adventure set on a magical sky island where her family once lived. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and experience a story of sisterly love – and something more, if you are willing to dig deeper…
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Familiar
Single-player alternative to The Mage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Mage.
Familiar is an illustrated puzzle misadventure from Damsel Stone, following a witch's cat trying to undo a spell gone-wrong. Use a combination of platforming, problem solving, potion drinking, and people pleasing to undo the ongoing disaster and bring familiarity back to your home.
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Tick Hop
Single-player alternative to The Mage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Mage.
"Tick Hop" is a time-based puzzle platformer where players control the Guardian of Time. Navigate through levels made of time fragments, solving challenges and unlocking the past to restore the future. Manage a dynamic countdown and use time-altering items to overcome obstacles.
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TitTok
Single-player alternative to The Mage — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Mage.
TitTok - Minimalistic adventure 2D puzzle platformer with cats, explosions and spinning saws! TikTok ≠ TitTok