Single-player games like THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to THE GOOD OLD DAYS, 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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Chronicles of the Wolf
Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!
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Tormenture
Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.
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Ascend to ZERO
Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to stop time? Ascend to ZERO is a time-bending action-roguelike where you can use your unique ability to freeze time and fight your way to the top.
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Reventure
Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
The one and only non-linear adventure with 100 different endings. Don't just wishlist me. I'm not that expensive... also, look at those reviews!
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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
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Cave Story+
Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
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Akatori
Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
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Cosmobreeder Yiffai
Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!