Single-player games like Shovel Pirate
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Shovel Pirate, 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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Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Shantae's adventure comes full circle in this long-lost sequel!
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Aeon Drive
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.
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Sonic Mania
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Sonic Mania is an all-new adventure with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay.
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
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Unruly Heroes
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
LET'S KUNG FU THEM ALL! Play solo or co-op and take control of four unlikely heroes that battle a diverse lineup of enemies, show off your Kung-Fu skills and journey west across stunning different environments in order to hunt for the scattered remnants of the Sacred Scroll.
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Broforce
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
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LUNARK
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
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Alwa's Legacy
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
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Shadow Trick
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Turn into a shadow and clear all the levels. Shadow Trick is a cute platformer game starring a wizard able to switch between the real world and the shadow realm. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you!
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Dino Quake
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shovel Pirate.
Join Mina and Kiwi to stop an alien invasion from outer space! Dino Quake is a platformer arcade game where you hit the ground to create quakes, stun enemies, then kick them to trigger epic avalanches. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op!
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Picnic Penguin
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Shovel Pirate.
It's picnic time! Help Pinguino the penguin push tasty treats onto the picnic blanket in this charming Sokoban-inspired puzzle game.
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Bufo Jump
Single-player alternative to Shovel Pirate — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shovel Pirate.
Jump into a cozy 3D adventure! Play as a frog and explore wholesome environments to collect secret fruits and save the pond while avoiding traps and pesky enemies. Bufo Jump is a fun 3D platformer with smooth gameplay and simple controls.