Single-player games like Unstable Cylinder
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Unstable Cylinder, 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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Vínculo
Single-player alternative to Unstable Cylinder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Unstable Cylinder.
Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!
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Beyond the Ice Palace 2
Single-player alternative to Unstable Cylinder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Unstable Cylinder.
Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!
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A Tale of Sand and Bone
Single-player alternative to Unstable Cylinder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Unstable Cylinder.
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
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Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists
Single-player alternative to Unstable Cylinder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Unstable Cylinder.
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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Lords of the Fallen
Single-player alternative to Unstable Cylinder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Unstable Cylinder.
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
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Eldest Souls
Single-player alternative to Unstable Cylinder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Unstable Cylinder.
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
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Krimson
Single-player alternative to Unstable Cylinder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Unstable Cylinder.
Krimson is a challenging gritty rhythm platformer featuring heavy electronic metal music. You're an unknown spawn going through a hellish world as it moves rhythmically to the music. One wrong move means death but the checkpoints are often and death is very short.
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Haiku, the Robot
Single-player alternative to Unstable Cylinder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Unstable Cylinder.
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.