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Single-player games like Paper Can't Fly

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Paper Can't Fly, 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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    Geometry Dash — Steam game cover

    Geometry Dash

    Single-player alternative to Paper Can't Fly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Paper Can't Fly.

    Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

    2014ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SkyDungeon Shinobigaeshi Peak — Steam game cover

    SkyDungeon Shinobigaeshi Peak

    Single-player alternative to Paper Can't Fly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paper Can't Fly.

    A tough 30–60 second ninja precision platformer built for fast retries, speedruns, and brutal custom levels. Master jumps, dashes, wall moves, and frog assists across 150+ bite-sized courses, then create and share your own trials through Steam Workshop.

    2026ActionIndieCasual3.39 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Don't Die! Douche! — Steam game cover

    Don't Die! Douche!

    Single-player alternative to Paper Can't Fly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Can't Fly.

    Charge your way through 5 fever-dream induced worlds, dodging a plethora of bizarre dangers on your way. And remember: Don't Die! Douche!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gooing Up! — Steam game cover

    Gooing Up!

    Single-player alternative to Paper Can't Fly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Can't Fly.

    A brutally difficult rocket-jumping precision platformer with a charming aesthetic and a non-linear map. Designed for both speedrunning and casual play, including leaderboards and training mode. Play the Demo now!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Alpha & Beta — Steam game cover

    Alpha & Beta

    Single-player alternative to Paper Can't Fly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Can't Fly.

    Alpha & Beta is a 2d platform game for those who love old platform games but with a few touches on this old style, the most important features are the high degree of difficulty and the promise of a satisfying gaming experience with a long gameplay time

    2018ActionIndieAdventureFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Monsters — Steam game cover

    Super Monsters

    Single-player alternative to Paper Can't Fly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Can't Fly.

    Are you ready to join the monsters gang and take on the ultimate challenge in Super Monsters Gang Double jump? Join Bob and others and start jumping, dashing, and dodging your way through a monster invasion like never before!

    2024IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Furni-Jumpin' — Steam game cover

    Furni-Jumpin'

    Single-player alternative to Paper Can't Fly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paper Can't Fly.

    Watch out for those furniture! Furni-Jumpin' is a 2D platformer arcade game where you take control of a weird little creature dodging enemies and collecting items while jumping on furniture.

    2023ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ducky — Steam game cover

    Ducky

    Single-player alternative to Paper Can't Fly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Paper Can't Fly.

    Help save Ducky's siblings in this fun, adventure platformer. Jump your way through levels full of traps, enemies, and goodies. Flick switches, collect the keys, open the doors and let those siblings out!

    2022ActionAdventureCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Prismatix — Steam game cover

    Prismatix

    Single-player alternative to Paper Can't Fly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paper Can't Fly.

    Prismatix is a fast-paced endless-runner where ones main objective is to beat the high-score. It is a small, yet solid and re-playable game, that you can play while waiting. Try not to fall down the Spectrum Lake, as you jump on the platforms, and shoot down the enemies.

    2018ActionIndieCasualFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    System Invaders — Steam game cover

    System Invaders

    Single-player alternative to Paper Can't Fly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paper Can't Fly.

    Experience waves upon waves of viruses that have infected your computer. 5 Chapters with over 125 Waves of enemies! Play with your friends in local or online co-op! Can you destroy all the viruses?

    2020ActionIndieCasualFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →