Single-player games like Principle of Karma
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Principle of Karma, 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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Cursed Gem
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.
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Repressed
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Principle of Karma.
Play as a shadow that’s on a journey inside your mind. Find answers to the questions bothering you. Navigate the maze that is your memory, and ease your mind in the process.
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Road to Ballhalla
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!
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LIMBO
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
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Disorder
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
A psychological 2D puzzle platformer. You must switch between two versions of the past: dark & light, positive & negative, hope & despair. Every action is innately tied to this dualistic battle. Traverse a surreal landscape of memory to try and mend a fragile mind.
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EDGE
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
EDGE, the award winning retro-styled platform game has been extended! Now with over 40 brand new levels, additional music and all-new races against the notorious Dark Cube!
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Bionic Bay
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
A scientist uses a unique teleportation instrument to escape an ancient biomechanical world filled with imaginative technology, deadly traps, and hidden secrets.
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INK
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
INK is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. Defeat all enemies in the room and reach the goal! However, the terrain is invisible, so you need to discover the terrain by physically bumping into it, by performing a double jump or by, well, dying.
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WORLD OF ART JIGSAW PUZZLES
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Principle of Karma.
Welcome to WORLD OF ART - Learn with JIGSAW PUZZLES! Explore over 1600+ artworks, solve puzzles, test your knowledge with quizzes, and enhance your mind while enjoying classical music. New paintings added for free regularly!
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JET SET CORPS
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
JET SET CORPS is a retro-inspired shoot 'em up action platformer. Fight aliens, rescue colonists, and explore planets in this pixel art adventure. Features co-op multiplayer, endless runner mode, weapon customization, and more! Add to your wishlist now!
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World CHAMPIONS: Decathlon
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Principle of Karma.
Compete in the ultimate retro sports challenge!World Champions: Decathlon offers 10 thrilling events with pixel art graphics and fast-paced action. Now on sale! Add it to your wishlist and don’t miss out on discounts and updates!
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SEARCH AND RESCUE
Single-player alternative to Principle of Karma — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Principle of Karma.
Turn-Based Strategy Board Game for up to 4 Players! Search, Rescue, Survive!