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Single-player games like They Yearn For The Mines

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to They Yearn For The Mines, 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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    X Run 3 — Steam game cover

    X Run 3

    Single-player alternative to They Yearn For The Mines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with They Yearn For The Mines.

    Utilize parkour skills to avoid all obstacles and dangers, and reach the finish line as quickly as possible. With a fragile human body, defy gravity and pursuit, showcase your advanced parkour techniques, and experience the fun and excitement of the sport.

    2024ActionSportsIndie8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mop Skater — Steam game cover

    Mop Skater

    Single-player alternative to They Yearn For The Mines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with They Yearn For The Mines.

    Cleaning isn’t just a chore, it’s a sport. Pull off insane tricks, string together epic combos, and battle the clock in this ridiculous first-person skate mopping adventure.

    2025ActionSportsIndie6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Only Straight and Up! — Steam game cover

    Only Straight and Up!

    Single-player alternative to They Yearn For The Mines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with They Yearn For The Mines.

    This is a fun and hardcore roguelike platformer for 1-5 players in which you have to reach the coveted reward by overcoming various traps! Only a few can make it through...

    2024SportsIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Theft Runner — Steam game cover

    Theft Runner

    Single-player alternative to They Yearn For The Mines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with They Yearn For The Mines.

    Are you ready? In Theft Runner, take on the role of a mischievous kid who steals a burger and flees from an angry vendor in an endless chase. Dodge various obstacles, collect coins, and use power-ups to boost your run while competing for the highest score in this fast-paced, chaotic adventure.

    2026ActionSportsIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Toddler Tumble — Steam game cover

    Toddler Tumble

    Single-player alternative to They Yearn For The Mines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with They Yearn For The Mines.

    A colorful party platformer where tiny daredevils race, bounce, and tumble through gigantic playrooms packed with pillows, ramps, spinning toys, and ridiculous obstacles.

    2026ActionSportsCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    TUMBLE — Steam game cover

    TUMBLE

    Single-player alternative to They Yearn For The Mines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with They Yearn For The Mines.

    Online Multiplayer Fun Stunt Racing Game To Play With Your Friends!

    2022SportsStrategyIndieFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ragdoll Funhouse — Steam game cover

    Ragdoll Funhouse

    Single-player alternative to They Yearn For The Mines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with They Yearn For The Mines.

    Play a fully physical, humanoid ragdoll and explore a indoor funhouse. Swing from ropes on the ceiling, make your way up climbing walls, or be bounced about by rollers. Test your mastery of our physical controls in the time trials around the map, or just enjoy your time challenging the obstacles.

    2022ActionSportsIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fruit Basket TV — Steam game cover

    Fruit Basket TV

    Single-player alternative to They Yearn For The Mines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with They Yearn For The Mines.

    Fruit Basket is the world's premier lethal obstacle course gameshow. Contestants run, jump, and dodge their way to a shot at one million credits, while the timer on their lives ticks down. Join the competition, shoot for the best times, and unlock the most fashionable of hats in order to stay alive.

    2022ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →