Single-player games like Alkali
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Alkali, 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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Downwell
Single-player alternative to Alkali — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Alkali.
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
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N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Single-player alternative to Alkali — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Alkali.
N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.
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Dustforce DX
Single-player alternative to Alkali — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Alkali.
Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.
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BZZZT
Single-player alternative to Alkali — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Alkali.
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
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Super Meat Boy
Single-player alternative to Alkali — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Alkali.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
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Celeste
Single-player alternative to Alkali — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Alkali.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
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Super Magbot
Single-player alternative to Alkali — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Alkali.
A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.
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Stealth Bastard Deluxe
Single-player alternative to Alkali — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Alkali.
Armed with only your wits and a pair of Stealthing Goggles, it’s your job to sneak your way through a deadly facility that’s determined to extinguish your fragile little life.