Single-player games like Barely Running
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Barely Running, 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.
Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Barely Running page.
Ranked picks
- 1
Burning Bridges
Single-player alternative to Barely Running — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Barely Running.
You discover a suspicious box on your parents attic. Uncover a long hidden family secret by rummaging through old homevideo and letters.
- 2
Stunts Contest Monster Car
Single-player alternative to Barely Running — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Barely Running.
Stunts Contest : Monster Car presents a funny racing game that involves adrenaline and courage. In this game you will perform all kinds of stunts (jumps, 360 degree turns, avoidance of obstacles when car rush).
- 3
Rush Rally 3
Single-player alternative to Barely Running — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Barely Running.
Indie smash hit Rush Rally 3 is a Simulation-style rally driving game created by just one person. Take on the challenge of rallies, rallycross and hill climbs, across 11 countries, with over 20 different cars. All of which can all be upgraded, tuned and customised to your liking.
- 4
#DRIVE Rally
Single-player alternative to Barely Running — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Barely Running.
#DRIVE Rally is an arcade-inspired rally-driving experience set in the golden racing era of the ‘90s. Grab your co-driver and burn some rubber on iconic race-winning cars across a variety of terrains in some of the most iconic rallying locations in the world!
- 5
CarX Drift Racing Online 2
Single-player alternative to Barely Running — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Barely Running.
A drifting simulator featuring an authentic competition format and a judging system inspired by modern drift championships. Enhanced and updated physics, developed in collaboration with the CarX Motorsport team.
- 6
![[Chilla's Art] The Closing Shift | 閉店事件 — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1843090/header.jpg?t=1667383861)
[Chilla's Art] The Closing Shift | 閉店事件
Single-player alternative to Barely Running — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Barely Running.
The Closing Shift | 閉店事件 is a Japanese horror game about a girl on a closing shift.
- 7
Cairn
Single-player alternative to Barely Running — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Barely Running.
Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.
- 8
Mountain Taxi Driver
Single-player alternative to Barely Running — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Barely Running.
Taxi driving gets more exciting and adventurous with this brand new game. Act as Taxi driver, find and pick up the passengers and drive through the dangerous and steep hill road terrains and drop the passenger safely at the destinations on time.