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Single-player games like Ruin

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Ruin, 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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    Coco's Revenge — Steam game cover

    Coco's Revenge

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

    A precision 2D platformer but, you're a physics breaking bunny. Rotate the stage, phase between positive and negative space, and reach the goal as fast as possible in one of the most unique takes on 2D platforming.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Captain Speedfin — Steam game cover

    Captain Speedfin

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

    Captain Speedfin is stuck with an hourglass and needs to be fast! Race against the clock through 60 challenging levels of pirate parkour, where every second counts. Grab your treasure and get out before time runs out!

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CUBOY — Steam game cover

    CUBOY

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

    CUBOY is a minimalist platform game. Complete all Levels.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dark Pixel — Steam game cover

    Dark Pixel

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

    A.I. is destroying your digital art. It's time to stomp it out! A stylized precision platformer where every jump counts. Navigate fatal traps and fight for creativity against an A.I. threat in this minimalist, retro, action platformer.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    89 — Steam game cover

    89

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

    89 is a simple platforming game that features a small twist, there is only one checkpoint in the whole game, located halfway through the game. It features straightfoward level design, 1-bit pixel art graphics and controls that are simple and intuitive.

    2022ActionIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Froggie — Steam game cover

    Froggie

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

    Froggie is a platform game with retro graphics.

    2022ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RUN: The world in-between — Steam game cover

    RUN: The world in-between

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

    RUN: The World In-Between is a new “Die and Retry” platformer game with a procedurally-generated path. Be fast, jump, and run to unlock new content.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Below The Ocean — Steam game cover

    Below The Ocean

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

    Dive into the world 'Below the Ocean'! Master thrilling moves like tether-swinging, bubble-jumping, bungee-bouncing, and sling-shot in a mesmerizing underwater adventure. Solve intriguing puzzles and seek hidden treasures. Are you ready to embark on this unforgettable journey?

    2021ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →