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Single-player games like Stellar Rising

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Stellar Rising, 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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    Coco's Revenge — Steam game cover

    Coco's Revenge

    Single-player alternative to Stellar Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Stellar Rising.

    A precision 2D platformer but, you're a physics breaking bunny. Rotate the stage, phase between positive and negative space, and reach the goal as fast as possible in one of the most unique takes on 2D platforming.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tether — Steam game cover

    Tether

    Single-player alternative to Stellar Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Stellar Rising.

    Grab your friends, and some rocks, in Tether: A unique multiplayer physics platformer about conquering rock-climbing challenges! Swap the old run-and-jump routine for a gripping new grab-and-swing adventure in this speedrunner-friendly game.

    2024ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    Late for Class: Variety King — Steam game cover

    Late for Class: Variety King

    Single-player alternative to Stellar Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Stellar Rising.

    Use 9 movement mechanics to climb your way to school. 'Late for Class' is a tribute to punishing games that are difficult, frustrating, yet somehow satisfying. Expect lots of falling and getting back up!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Green Heights — Steam game cover

    Green Heights

    Single-player alternative to Stellar Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Racing with Stellar Rising.

    In this vertical precision platformer, run, jump, and climb your way through challenging obstacles with satisfying and tight controls. Navigate through atmospheric terrarium vegetation and uncover hidden paths. Perfect for fans of skill-based platformers, every fall is your fault!

    2025IndieCasualRacing5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shoot For The Stars — Steam game cover

    Shoot For The Stars

    Single-player alternative to Stellar Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Stellar Rising.

    A rage platformer but you are a gun trying to ascend to the stars!

    2025IndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pudding Frog — Steam game cover

    Pudding Frog

    Single-player alternative to Stellar Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Stellar Rising.

    Dive into Pudding Frog, a high-stakes, physics-based platformer where every leap and grapple could be your last. Master the art of the swing as you painstakingly ascend through a treacherous world to reclaim your precious pudding from the cunning Harry the Heron. Do you have what it takes?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crop Crusaders — Steam game cover

    Crop Crusaders

    Single-player alternative to Stellar Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Stellar Rising.

    Play as a sentient Vegetable who can transform into 6 different veggies with unique abilities. Escape the tormenting lab where you were created and are now being held captive.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Flipping is Hard — Steam game cover

    Flipping is Hard

    Single-player alternative to Stellar Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Stellar Rising.

    A flippin' hard game where rotation is your only motion. Flip, fall, and climb through the land of lost things to return to your boy.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →