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Single-player games like Candle Prick

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Candle Prick, 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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    Unlock the Block — Steam game cover

    Unlock the Block

    Single-player alternative to Candle Prick — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Candle Prick.

    In unlock the block your objective is to activate a button, but for that you will have to push your way through and destroy blocks. This may seem easy but know one thing your movement is limited.

    2021IndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Block Buster Billy — Steam game cover

    Block Buster Billy

    Single-player alternative to Candle Prick — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Candle Prick.

    An alien family had a picnic on Billy's island. They had to leave in a hurry, causing Junior to forget his cubes. Can you help Billy figure out the mind-boggling alien puzzles?

    2023StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SokoMelody — Steam game cover

    SokoMelody

    Single-player alternative to Candle Prick — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Candle Prick.

    Solve puzzles in this old school style Sokoban, and help the composers with their songs.

    2022Casual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Roku and Rei — Steam game cover

    Roku and Rei

    Single-player alternative to Candle Prick — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Candle Prick.

    Dive into the world of Roku and Rei, a puzzle game where the protagonists move in reverse directions! Use their ability to interact with color-coded objects and tackle mind-bending challenges.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cryptigma — Steam game cover

    Cryptigma

    Single-player alternative to Candle Prick — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Candle Prick.

    Cryptigma is a top-down innovative puzzle game where you can move your own respawn point. Most levels have a respawn point, which can be pushed to maneuver your way around obstacles. With only a few mechanics, the puzzles get shockingly complicated. Push, die, and solve this great game!

    2025IndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Gardener — Steam game cover

    The Gardener

    Single-player alternative to Candle Prick — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Candle Prick.

    Solve tile based lawn puzzles. Explore the grounds of a forgotten manor. Discover mysterious flora and figure out their rules. Cut grass and have fun!

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Headlong Hunt — Steam game cover

    Headlong Hunt

    Single-player alternative to Candle Prick — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Candle Prick.

    A puzzle game about capturing a creature. Learn to guide it and hide from it in simple yet surprisingly deep and satisfying ways.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Don't Push TOO Hard — Steam game cover

    Don't Push TOO Hard

    Single-player alternative to Candle Prick — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Candle Prick.

    A relaxing yet challenging Sokoban-style puzzle game. Push crates, plan ahead, and avoid dead ends. Discover clever mechanics like emotion-driven crates and solve increasingly complex puzzles across unique environments.

    StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Soulchain — Steam game cover

    Soulchain

    Single-player alternative to Candle Prick — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Candle Prick.

    Use your soul as a grappling hook in this tight, non-linear, physics-based platformer. Swing through hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, explore a vast world inspired by classic metroidvanias, and find your place within the seasons of the Afterlife.

    IndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →