Single-player games like Paws (CPC/Spectrum)
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Paws (CPC/Spectrum), 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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Time Bandit
Single-player alternative to Paws (CPC/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Paws (CPC/Spectrum).
In this unique top-down shooter with text adventure elements from the 1980s, take on the role of a time traveller seeking wealth and adventure across a number of different eras of time. Play with 1 or 2 players. Players can choose to work together, or against each other!
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Re-Bounder
Single-player alternative to Paws (CPC/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Paws (CPC/Spectrum).
In this bouncy sequel, released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, take on the role of an eternally bouncing tennis ball once more, travelling over a surreal landscape, but now equipped with powerful weapons and tasked with saving the world from evil aliens!
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Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC)
Single-player alternative to Paws (CPC/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Paws (CPC/Spectrum).
In this fantasy platformer from the mid-1980s, take on the role of a lone hero, battling to save their home town from the grip of an evil wizard's curse! Jump, climb, swim, shoot, all to find the 5 pieces of the golden talisman, hidden in a vast labyrinth.
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pear potion🍐
Single-player alternative to Paws (CPC/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Paws (CPC/Spectrum).
a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐
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Crusade of Deitra
Single-player alternative to Paws (CPC/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Paws (CPC/Spectrum).
Get ready to face the lands of Deitra. Choose your class and fight to change your destiny.
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Kira Kira Magical Stars
Single-player alternative to Paws (CPC/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Paws (CPC/Spectrum).
The Monster Queen has invaded town and captured your friends! Pick your stage, explore, fight monsters, save your friends, and play as them in this top-down shooter inspired by classic handheld gaming!
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Cats vs Cthulhu
Single-player alternative to Paws (CPC/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Paws (CPC/Spectrum).
Cats vs Cthulhu is a casual survivor-like where you play as a cat the Destroyer of the Great Old Ones. Arm yourself with yarns, fruits and other delicacies. Dress up in the most stylish outfit possible. Find a way to become the ultimate weapon.
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Pudding: Lyre Knight
Single-player alternative to Paws (CPC/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Paws (CPC/Spectrum).
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
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3D Combat Zone
Single-player alternative to Paws (CPC/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Paws (CPC/Spectrum).
In this wireframe graphics FPS game, originally released for the ZX Spectrum in 1983, take on the role of a tank commander in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, struggling to survive against other tanks, deadly flying saucers, and the fearsome super tanks.
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Mutant Monty (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
Single-player alternative to Paws (CPC/Spectrum) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Paws (CPC/Spectrum).
In this surreal game, released in 1984 for home computers by Artic Computing, dodge dangerous enemies and collect gold across 40 fiendishly difficult levels. Levels include such bizarre environments as the Pit of Eternal Slime, the inside of a neutron accelerator, and the desolate wastes of Pithor.