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Single-player games like Kaia's Ascent

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Kaia's Ascent, 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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    Icoptic Journey — Steam game cover

    Icoptic Journey

    Single-player alternative to Kaia's Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kaia's Ascent.

    Grapple, bounce, and fly through vibrant challenging levels. Build momentum and use precision to reach the goal as quickly as possible.

    2025ActionIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cloud Escape — Steam game cover

    Cloud Escape

    Single-player alternative to Kaia's Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kaia's Ascent.

    CLOUD ESCAPE is a fast-paced 3D precision platformer with countless traps, obstacles and cool movement mechanics.

    2021ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Celerity — Steam game cover

    Celerity

    Single-player alternative to Kaia's Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kaia's Ascent.

    Celerity is a fast-paced FPS parkour game. Use Wall Running, Grappling Hooks, Hookshots and many more, chain your moves and never lose momentum.

    2021ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Froggie — Steam game cover

    Froggie

    Single-player alternative to Kaia's Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kaia's Ascent.

    Froggie is a platform game with retro graphics.

    2022ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cloudbuilt — Steam game cover

    Cloudbuilt

    Single-player alternative to Kaia's Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kaia's Ascent.

    Rocket parkour your way through dizzying obstacles and lethal robot hazards, in this 3rd person action platformer with over 40 levels, and even more community levels.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Neon White — Steam game cover

    Neon White

    Single-player alternative to Kaia's Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kaia's Ascent.

    Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst — Steam game cover

    Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst

    Single-player alternative to Kaia's Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Kaia's Ascent.

    Mirror's Edge™ Catalyst raises the action-adventure bar through fluid, first person action and immerses players in Faith's story as she fights for freedom.

    2020ActionAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hoverflow — Steam game cover

    Hoverflow

    Single-player alternative to Kaia's Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kaia's Ascent.

    You have been snatched from your world to take part in a challenging Pilgrimage that very few have completed.. Surf, jump, climb and keep your flow while finding secrets and beating time trials! Go on Pilgrim, I have faith in you.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →