Single-player games like TowerFall Ascension
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to TowerFall Ascension, 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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Shield Shock
Single-player alternative to TowerFall Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TowerFall Ascension.
Shield Shock is a 2D Platform Fighter Game all about blocking! Use your shield to block projectiles and release mighty attacks right back! This 4-Player Party Fighting Game will have you playing with friends to defeat the onslaught of Blockers or face off against each-other to see who comes out on top!
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Rivals of Aether
Single-player alternative to TowerFall Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with TowerFall Ascension.
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
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Samurai GUNN
Single-player alternative to TowerFall Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TowerFall Ascension.
Samurai GUNN is a lightning-fast Bushido brawler for 2 to 4 players. Each samurai is armed with a sword and gunn, with only 3 bullets to a life. Strategy and quick reflexes are the key to deflecting bullets and sending your opponents’ heads rolling.
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Go All Out
Single-player alternative to TowerFall Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TowerFall Ascension.
Yandere-Chan, Teslakid, Cole Black, Breakbone and more crossover characters in one fighting game! Be the last man standing in this intense and action packed platform fighter.
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Wishmere
Single-player alternative to TowerFall Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TowerFall Ascension.
Wishmere is a brawler-fighting game that gives you the power and creativity to fight your battles your way. Play with friends in local matches, discover the story of Wishmere or survive and conquer over 30+ challenge maps!
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Slap City
Single-player alternative to TowerFall Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TowerFall Ascension.
Slap City is a Seriously Fun platform fighter with a perfect mix of characters from the Ludosity universe. Play Locally or Online. Slap it hard in Ranked or fast and loose in Slap Ball game mode. We are the original inventors of Clutch Technology.
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Brawlout
Single-player alternative to TowerFall Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TowerFall Ascension.
Brawlout is the platform fighting game, designed for couch play, online ranked matches and competitive tournaments. Now at 2.0!
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A Few Quick Matches
Single-player alternative to TowerFall Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TowerFall Ascension.
A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!
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Celeste
Single-player alternative to TowerFall Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with TowerFall Ascension.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.