Single-player games like Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, 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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The Pale Piper
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Uncover the truth behind your death and your sibling’s in a story-driven precision platformer inspired by the Pied Piper myth. Navigate a decaying, interconnected world where movement is your only defense. No combat, only precision, consequence, and secrets hidden in the dark.
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MIO: Memories in Orbit
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
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Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.
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Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.
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BIOMORPH
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.
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Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!
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Rain World
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.
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Magical Delicacy
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
A magical pixel art platformer. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Cook magical delicacies from your bought and gathered ingredients. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and figure out the intricacies of your orders.
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Sonic Mania
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
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: Shovel of Hope
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action-adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, lovable bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
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Hollow Knight
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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Awakening
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Put an end to the chaos in this 2D action platformer! Engage in hand-to-hand combat against the gangs of Everseam, earn upgrades, and take down bosses vying for control of the city
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Metroidvania Maker
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.
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Shovel Knight Dig
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!
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Dodgeball Academia
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Dodgeball Academia is a sports RPG game featuring rookie dodgeball student, Otto. Join Otto and an eclectic cast of characters as they train to dominate on and off the courts of the academia.
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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
Single-player alternative to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.
Ninjin: Clash of Carrots is an anime-inspired beat-em-up with varied enemies and deep customization. Play as the rabbit Ninjin, or Akai, the ninja fox, and fight to retrieve the carrots stolen by Shogun Moe! Redeem carrots for weapons, upgrades and more! Supports 2-player online or local co-op.