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
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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.