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Single-player games like Tether

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Tether, 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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    Stellar Rising — Steam game cover

    Stellar Rising

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

    Embark on the difficult journey of returning the stars to the sky. Precisely control the stars, leaping from the bottom to the top of each level. Feel the sense of achievement with each successful leap, and enjoy this challenging process. Are you ready for this shining adventure?

    2024ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Swing Scale — Steam game cover

    Swing Scale

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

    Swing Scale is a game that uses centrifugal force to explore various worlds and aim upward. Adjust the length of the wire, adjust the speed, and push the limits.

    2024ActionIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    You Suck At Football — Steam game cover

    You Suck At Football

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

    A physics-based rage game where you and your friends control a chaotic football through parkour and deadly drops. One wrong bounce and you lose it all. Climb together or fall together — can you reach the top?

    2025ActionAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Get Tilted! :) — Steam game cover

    Get Tilted! :)

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

    Tilt and jump your way out of the depths of a grand city. A difficult game where falling is your biggest obstacle, get used to starting over. Don't get too tilted :)

    2025ActionIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Late for Class: Variety King — Steam game cover

    Late for Class: Variety King

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

    Use 9 movement mechanics to climb your way to school. 'Late for Class' is a tribute to punishing games that are difficult, frustrating, yet somehow satisfying. Expect lots of falling and getting back up!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jumping Jack — Steam game cover

    Jumping Jack

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

    2024IndieAdventureSimulationFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Get To The Top — Steam game cover

    Get To The Top

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

    It's a difficult game about a man with hooks.

    2024Action7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    That Flipping Mountain — Steam game cover

    That Flipping Mountain

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

    A physics driven parkour game inspired by "Getting Over It" and "Jump King". Flip, ski, and dive yourself up a massive mountain of stuff. Fall down, rage, get up, shake it off, parkour-on!

    2021ActionSportsIndie0.90 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →