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Single-player games like Magus Pocus

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Magus Pocus, 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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    Onion Assault — Steam game cover

    Onion Assault

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

    The evil Croquetto Empire is trying to conquer Onionia and it's up to one brave onion farmer, and his mom, to stop the tyrannical invading fascist army! Old-school 2D platfoming from the creator of Gunman Clive and Mechstermination Force.

    2023ActionIndie7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture — Steam game cover

    Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture

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

    A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

    2024ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Dream Dasher — Steam game cover

    Super Dream Dasher

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

    Dash and roll through a charming world in this fast-paced, momentum-based, fun-filled platformer! Uncover the mysteries surrounding the destruction of this peaceful planet and leave no tasty turnUp behind!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    A Beginning — Steam game cover

    A Beginning

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

    2D sidescrolling platformer about rescuing Toys from a doomed space colony while fighting an evolving monster. Customize your character, dive into deep lore, and master new abilities and systems to survive the end of the world.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    S. Prysm Destroyer — Steam game cover

    S. Prysm Destroyer

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

    A 2D platform shooter where you DESTROY!! Get Elemental Powers from the Prysms and help Amor defeat the Primordial Threats agains Humanity! Get cute costumes and be stylish!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bubble Ghost Remake — Steam game cover

    Bubble Ghost Remake

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

    Guide a small ghost and its bubble through an enchanted castle full of dangers and challenges in this incredible remake of the popular classic "Bubble Ghost". With over 40 levels of skill that include ingenious puzzles and challenging obstacles, get ready for hours of addictive gameplay.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fire and Water: Spirits of the Forest — Steam game cover

    Fire and Water: Spirits of the Forest

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

    Embark on this two-player adventure in a colorful world to forge a strong bond with your friend, partner, or family. Overcome challenging puzzles. Unleash your unique playstyle using the diverse abilities of Fire, Water, and 5 other forest spirits.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    KnightMan — Steam game cover

    KnightMan

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

    KnightMan is a 2D pixel art retro style platformer. Play as KnightMan, a heroic warrior who has taken it upon himself to save the 5 realms from the clutches of evil. Traverse through 20 hand-crafted levels across 5 unique zones, each populated by a variety of enemies and hazards.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →