Single-player games like Kalevania
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Kalevania, 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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Gift from the Gods
Single-player alternative to Kalevania — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Kalevania.
In this challenging maze-like platformer from 1985, become the mythical Orestes, brother to Electra, as he searches labyrinthine catacombs for the fabled Euclidean Shapes and avenge the murder of his father, Agamemnon, by his mother, Clytaemnestra.
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Ginnung
Single-player alternative to Kalevania — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kalevania.
You find yourself trapped in a void of Norse spirits, who are out to help you… or destroy you. Find your escape in this tight platformer with emphasis on speedrunning. Use the simple but versatile movement to the best of your ability!
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Horoscopicus
Single-player alternative to Kalevania — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kalevania.
Horoscopicus is a 2D Retro style platformer where you complete levels based on the zodiac signs! There are also secret animals to find and pet throughout the game! Can you find them all? :D
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Hellfire
Single-player alternative to Kalevania — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Kalevania.
In this classic arcade-like game from 1984, take on the role of the mythical hero Ulysses as he performs a series of tasks, set by the gods to prove his worthiness. Test your might against the slopes of Mount Olympus, the Gorgon, Minotaurs, and other monsters.
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Inukari - Fateful detour
Single-player alternative to Kalevania — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kalevania.
The standalone addon for Inkuari - Chase of Desception with two new world and local multiplayer duel mode. Its a fast and smooth action jump & run game like in the good old days.
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Runnyk
Single-player alternative to Kalevania — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kalevania.
A 2D mini action RPG about Runnyk, a viking who goes on a journey for the Four Magical Runes to find a way to save his beloved.
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Belle Boomerang
Single-player alternative to Kalevania — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kalevania.
A fast-action platformer packed with beautiful pixel art and exciting variation in every level!
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Bor
Single-player alternative to Kalevania — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kalevania.
Play with Bor the Viking through 4 worlds! Unlock all the secret levels and save his 60 (60!!!!) wives in this colorful old-school platform.