Single-player games like Midnight of Despair
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Midnight of Despair, 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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Air Bounce - The Jump 'n' Run Challenge
Single-player alternative to Midnight of Despair — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Midnight of Despair.
Jump or Die! Air Bounce - The Jump 'n' Run Challenge is a fast-paced crazy difficult sometimes rage-inducing 3d first-person platformer. Are you ready for the challenge?
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SketchBook Escape
Single-player alternative to Midnight of Despair — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Midnight of Despair.
The path shifts with the music, and every jump answers your flow. Sprint through a sketchbook world that moves to the beat - scratch your own rhythm with Dynamic Gestures, and carve new routes with Mix Jumps across 9 tracks that never play the same way twice.
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Frog & Roll
Single-player alternative to Midnight of Despair — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Midnight of Despair.
Surf, Bhop, Climb, and blast your way to victory in Frog & Roll. A truly hardcore 3D platformer focused on speed and fast reactions. Chase the records of your friends and the world's best players.
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Only Ban!
Single-player alternative to Midnight of Despair — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Midnight of Despair.
You will go on an exciting journey, where you will be waiting for various Easter eggs, references, as well as difficult obstacles, platforms, mazes that require reaction and the ability to control your character. Strive to get to the very top the fastest to prove your superiority!
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Synthwave Hop
Single-player alternative to Midnight of Despair — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Midnight of Despair.
Synthwave Hop, a hardcore game made for people who enjoy a challenge, and speed running. A game where time is your friend and your enemy. No complicated story, just speed and frustration. Can you be the fastest runner?
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Teddy Roller 1
Single-player alternative to Midnight of Despair — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Midnight of Despair.
Join Teddy on his sprawling adventure as he navigates treacherous paths and impossible hurdles. Traverse over 60 unique stages, that are sure to test even the most experienced player`s determination. Strange creatures pop up on the way, that seek to deter his plight in this retro-inspired game.
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Panic 64
Single-player alternative to Midnight of Despair — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Midnight of Despair.
Panic Porcupine returns in a high-speed 3D platformer that blends classic run n' jump mechanics with racing elements!
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Only Up 2
Single-player alternative to Midnight of Despair — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Midnight of Despair.
Reach new heights in "Only Up 2," set in a mysterious world above the clouds, brimming with secrets waiting to be unearthed. Embark on an ascent like no other, the only limit is the sky.
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The Last Job
Single-player alternative to Midnight of Despair — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Midnight of Despair.
What seemed like an easy job, descends into something horrifying. Explore mysterious house, that holds dark secrets, in this first person horror experience.