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Single-player games like Surface Rush

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Surface Rush, 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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    A Nest for Us — Steam game cover

    A Nest for Us

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

    Fly through the forest collecting twigs to build your nest with in this minimalistic, nature-inspired platformer.

    2023ActionIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Double Jump — Steam game cover

    Double Jump

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

    Control a single character with a friend or partner, seeing how in sync you can get your motions. Being in phase will be rewarded, while being clumsy will be punished. I'm sure you have nothing to worry about though if you're always on the same page!

    2020IndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Angry Fugu — Steam game cover

    Angry Fugu

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

    Angry Fugu is a relaxing and logical jumping game.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Froggie — Steam game cover

    Froggie

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

    Froggie is a platform game with retro graphics.

    2022ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  5. 5
    Forest of Strays — Steam game cover

    Forest of Strays

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

    Forest of Strays is a hardcore platformer with many dangers scattered across the stages. Try to complete every level while collecting every leaf along the way, fighting enemies, evading traps and getting through precise jumps! Can the lost girl find her cat and return home?

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    绯想觅剑录 TenshiSwordQuest — Steam game cover

    绯想觅剑录 TenshiSwordQuest

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

    This is a 2D horizontal board platform puzzle game about finding one's own Sword Of Scarlet Perception by the Hinanawi Tenshi. She use her ability to manipulate stones to overcome numerous obstacles and find the unclaimed Sword Of Scarlet Perception.

    2026IndieRPGCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kitty Loves Birds — Steam game cover

    Kitty Loves Birds

    Single-player alternative to Surface Rush — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Surface Rush.

    Play as a curious cat exploring a colorful world in nature. Jump, catch birds, evade obstacles and animals, and solve simple puzzles in this charming adventure!

    2025ActionAdventureCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Swing the Universe — Steam game cover

    Swing the Universe

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

    Use a grappling hook to move and discover different colorful and soothing environments as you try to catch all the lost pieces of Ethernium. Easy to learn, hard to master, this game will let you progress at your own pace!

    2022ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →