Single-player games like Sadball
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Sadball, 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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ImpossiBowl
Single-player alternative to Sadball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Free To Play with Sadball.
ImpossiBowl is a Chaotically Challenging Bowling Game with Platforming mechanics. Explore a variety of Weird Levels, Unlock new Balls and Powers on your journey to become the Champion!
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Only Wish
Single-player alternative to Sadball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Free To Play with Sadball.
Climb to the top and try to defeat Mister Mysterious! Be careful not to fall!
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Roll the Ball
Single-player alternative to Sadball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Sadball.
Balance, pace and win the race! Embark on a thrilling journey with Roll the Ball! Dive into vibrant visuals across three unique biomes as you race against the clock to reach the finish line. Choose from three engaging game modes, Time Rush, Challenge and Speed Run and try to reach the top!
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Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity
Single-player alternative to Sadball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Sadball.
Evolution concludes in this expressive platformer. Movement is your power, transformation is your gift. Discover sites and evolve as you explore an organic underworld open-world, Earth looming in the distance...
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Blue Fire
Single-player alternative to Sadball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Sadball.
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
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PsiloSybil
Single-player alternative to Sadball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Sadball.
An old-school, tough-as nails classic linear 3D platformer with a faithful PS1 cartoony aesthetic. 25 fully original levels, boss fights, collectibles, time-trials, and many secrets.
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Outrider Mako
Single-player alternative to Sadball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Sadball.
Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and subsequently deliver her, uh, deliverables in this top-down view 2D action game. Jump on top of your enemies and slime them with goo to stop them in their tracks! Get those deliverables delivered!
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La-Mulana 2
Single-player alternative to Sadball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Sadball.
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.