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Single-player games like Kelp Keeper

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Kelp Keeper, 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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    Goliath Depot — Steam game cover

    Goliath Depot

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

    Goliath Depot is a door-slamming 2D arcade game taken straight from the early 80's. Close all doors, kick the enemies and speedrun your way through 40 unique levels. Are you good enough to lift the curse of the Goliath Depot?

    2023ActionIndie6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rotund Zero — Steam game cover

    Rotund Zero

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

    Get your bouncing bunny quick fix with Rotund Zero, a casual approach to hardcore platforming!

    2022ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Typomancer in the Feather's Way — Steam game cover

    Typomancer in the Feather's Way

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

    Run, jump and type words to conjure spells and help your typing wizard to disinfect the platforming TyWorld from the slime monsters! Be prepared to type a lot, because it will allow you to reload your feather and control the world around you.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BZZZT — Steam game cover

    BZZZT

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

    Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!

    2023ActionIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SquareMan-Boy — Steam game cover

    SquareMan-Boy

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

    Bounce, dash, and warp through neon-lit puzzle levels in this fast-paced 2D platformer. Master world rotators, dodge deadly lasers, and race against the clock in a high-speed test of precision and timing.

    2025ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Lost Froglins — Steam game cover

    The Lost Froglins

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

    What if Vampire Survivors was a platformer? 100 lost baby froglins are trapped in a cave. Every one you save joins your swarm and fights for you. One is cute. Ten is trouble. A hundred is unstoppable. Die, upgrade, go again. A roguelite side-scroller.

    2027ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Real Time Attack — Steam game cover

    Real Time Attack

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

    Race to victory in this speedrunning extravaganza! Control the lovable Rucky Anguish as he tries to defeat Do Good Natas and avenge his father. With 16 levels of insane platforming action and built-in timer function, this is one real time adventure you'll LOVE attacking continuously!

    2024ActionIndieRacing5.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    pureya — Steam game cover

    pureya

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

    A different game every 10 seconds! Collect marbles and spend them in a pachinko machine to unlock new minigames, skins and music.

    2021ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →