Single-player games like Only Way is Down
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Only Way is Down, 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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RUNR END
Single-player alternative to Only Way is Down — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Only Way is Down.
RUNR END is a challenging FPP-Platformer set in a dreamish world with secrets to discover. Be careful, don't be another fallen soul.
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Circus Challenge
Single-player alternative to Only Way is Down — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Only Way is Down.
Circus Challenge is a precision platform game inspired by the Only Up! games, your goal is to reach the top to escape from your nightmare.
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Firefighters Together
Single-player alternative to Only Way is Down — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Only Way is Down.
Firefighters Together is a chaotic co-op action platformer where 1-4 players work together to rescue kittens from dangerous, fire-filled maps. Overcome challenging obstacles, extinguish flames, and save those kittens!
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GUN MONKEY!
Single-player alternative to Only Way is Down — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Only Way is Down.
Help your fellow monkeys escape back to the jungle by gunning your way through obstacles and challenges. Test your skill in a open environment and find your way home! Choose how you want to play, save companions (or don't) and unlock guns that help you traverse the world!
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Sky Sojourn
Single-player alternative to Only Way is Down — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Only Way is Down.
Welcome to the world of Sky Sojourn! You are an adventurer who embarks on an amazing journey overcoming obstacles on floating islands. Will you be able to conquer the peaks and reach your goal? Get ready for an unforgettable climb full of amazing discoveries!
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Blocky Ascent
Single-player alternative to Only Way is Down — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Only Way is Down.
Each step matters in this high-stakes first-person parkour platformer, as falling means losing progress. Overcome dynamic obstacles like moving platforms and anti-gravity fields. Discover shortcuts to reach the summit faster, but beware, the climb demands mastery. Will you conquer the ascent?
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Septic
Single-player alternative to Only Way is Down — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Only Way is Down.
Septic is a gripping precision platformer where you navigate an underground sewer, mastering challenging jumps and dealing with significant setbacks. Test your skills and perseverance in this intense escape adventure.
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Runestone:Pathfinders
Single-player alternative to Only Way is Down — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Only Way is Down.
"Runestone: Pathfinder" is a 3D adventure platformer game set in the world of Runestone. Players will play as a rookie pathfinder and help the rookie get through his first trial.
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Chonky Cat
Single-player alternative to Only Way is Down — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Only Way is Down.
Become the fluffiest menace in Chonky Cat, play as a massively overfed cat on a never ending snack binge. Chase, crush, and devour waves of creatures to grow even fatter and more unstoppable. Eat everything, unlock upgrades, multipliers and customizations and see just how chonky you can get!