Single-player games like Dark Ascent
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Dark Ascent, 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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Don't Die! Douche!
Single-player alternative to Dark Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dark Ascent.
Charge your way through 5 fever-dream induced worlds, dodging a plethora of bizarre dangers on your way. And remember: Don't Die! Douche!
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Flatland: Prologue
Single-player alternative to Dark Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Dark Ascent.
Flatland: Prologue is a full and original game (not a demo) and also a prequel to Flatland Vol.1. Run as fast and precise as you can through Flatland, a minimalist neon-style world that is about to change forever. A fast-paced hardcore platformer with hand-crafted levels and challenges.
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FLATLAND Vol.1
Single-player alternative to Dark Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Dark Ascent.
A fast-paced hardcore platformer featuring hand-crafted levels and lightning-fast respawns. Help Square survive his journey to the depths of Flatland, a minimalist neon-style 2D world. Run, jump, die, learn, repeat.
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OneJump
Single-player alternative to Dark Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Dark Ascent.
OneJump is a minimalistic highscore based jump game. The challenging factor: you only have one chance to jump. You can play in singleplayer and local multiplayer.
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Lords of Strife
Single-player alternative to Dark Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Dark Ascent.
A rage platformer with intrigue, dark humor, and tragedy
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Will You Snail?
Single-player alternative to Dark Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dark Ascent.
A unique platformer where an evil AI predicts your movement. Dodge AI-spawned traps, solve optional puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the simulation. Now with a level editor and infinite community-made content!
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Downwell
Single-player alternative to Dark Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dark Ascent.
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
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Tiny Thor
Single-player alternative to Dark Ascent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Dark Ascent.
Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!