Single-player games like A Short Death
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to A Short Death, 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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Sapo 3D
Single-player alternative to A Short Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Short Death.
A 3D linear collect-a-thon platformer about a frog. Collect golden flies, unlock new worlds, and interact with a variety of mechanics and powerups. Finally, discover what lies behind the great gate.
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Mini Reaper
Single-player alternative to A Short Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The file for a lost and unfinished platformer from 1999 about collecting souls for the vacationing Grim Reaper has resurfaced online.
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School Curse
Single-player alternative to A Short Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with A Short Death.
``-School is a cursed place. -That's why I'm going to take revenge...''
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Purrate Adventure: Volcano Isle
Single-player alternative to A Short Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Short Death.
Explore, Platform & Plunder a large Volcanic Isle in search of Coins, Gems, Crowns, and the 5 hidden talismans!
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JeliWave
Single-player alternative to A Short Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with A Short Death.
JeliWave is a linear 3D platformer with the visual appearance of retro games from the 90s. Swing your way through various worlds, unlock new abilities and master the art of Jeli's grapple!
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Treble-Basie
Single-player alternative to A Short Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with A Short Death.
A throwback to retro collect-a-thon platformers! Treble-Basie features a comprehensive moveset, old-school graphics, nostalgic soundtrack, and much more!
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Super Kiwi 64
Single-player alternative to A Short Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Super Kiwi 64 is a 3D-Platformer and Collect-a-Thon, in a low poly late 90s console look.
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Lunistice
Single-player alternative to A Short Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with A Short Death.
Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!