Single-player games like Gauntler
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Gauntler, 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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Marshmallow Marvin: Timberfall
Single-player alternative to Gauntler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntler.
Marshmallow Marvin: Timberfall is a 2D pixel art platformer where Marvin explores the moonlit Timberfall Woods, dodging bears, owls, traps, and wild dangers while mastering precision platforming to survive the night and uncover hidden forest secrets.
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Marshmallow Marvin: Templestone
Single-player alternative to Gauntler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntler.
Marshmallow Marvin: Templestone is a challenging 2D pixel art platformer where you guide Marvin through trap filled ancient ruins, avoiding deadly spikes, dodging automated turrets, and mastering precision platforming to reach the exit.
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Beefarunna
Single-player alternative to Gauntler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntler.
The alien invasion has subsided, and Ash has to get off the couch to buy some groceries. Unfortunately, the El Camino broke down on the way to the MeggaMart. Run, jump, and slide your way to a complete cowbell collection in Beefrunna (or: Super Beefarena).
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Super Crazy Nynja
Single-player alternative to Gauntler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntler.
Super Crazy Nynja is a 2D platform game with a pixel art style. Play as a nynja, save your beloved from the clutches of aliens.
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Hundred Chances - The Fortress
Single-player alternative to Gauntler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntler.
Challenging 2D Platformer - The Game will test your strength and abiliity ! Can you make your way to the top ?
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Captain Speedfin
Single-player alternative to Gauntler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntler.
Captain Speedfin is stuck with an hourglass and needs to be fast! Race against the clock through 60 challenging levels of pirate parkour, where every second counts. Grab your treasure and get out before time runs out!
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Song of Yosef
Single-player alternative to Gauntler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntler.
Song of Yosef is a Metroidvania platformer with wacky enemies and fun physics.
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Ruin
Single-player alternative to Gauntler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gauntler.
Escape the levels of Ruin in this 2D platformer with tight controls where you traverse dangerous traps and difficult obstacles.
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BabushCats
Single-player alternative to Gauntler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Gauntler.
BabushCats is a game where you play as a grandma managing a shelter for stray cats. Build trust and care for your kittens by day, and fight their nightmares by night. Face off hordes of enemies and defeat cats' biggest fear, BUZZ.