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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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    Quantum Void — Steam game cover

    Quantum Void

    Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

    Lost in an unexplored star system after a dimensional anomaly dispersed your fleet, you start to pick up signals scattered throughout the system. Explore the wrecks of the corporate fleet, discover the secrets of the anomaly, and try to get the good ending.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure9.59 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Shadow Cosmos — Steam game cover

    The Shadow Cosmos

    Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

    A 3D metroidvania with retro aesthetic. As master peacock, delve into a mysterious, dream-like world with non-linear exploration and progression, stylish and challenging fights with a powerful halberd, tricky parkour and puzzles. Collect shadows, unleash darkness.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tormenture — Steam game cover

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Master Key — Steam game cover

    Master Key

    Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

    Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

    2024ActionAdventureRPG11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blaster Master Zero 3 — Steam game cover

    Blaster Master Zero 3

    Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

    The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure7.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Lacerator — Steam game cover

    The Lacerator

    Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

    Lose a limb? You’ll adapt in THE LACERATOR! A titillating mix of survival horror and trashy 80’s film.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Owlboy — Steam game cover

    Owlboy

    Single-player alternative to THE GOOD OLD DAYS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

    Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — Steam game cover

    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!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →