Single-player games like Camera Obscura
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Camera Obscura, 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
- 1
The True Slime King
Single-player alternative to Camera Obscura — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Camera Obscura.
An evil presence has emerged in the kingdom… but is it you or is it them? Play as a fallen king and somewhat immortal slime to conquer an onslaught of obstacles and puzzles in a quest to reclaim your fallen kingdoms. Smooth and simple controls for the ultimate experience in 2D precision platforming!
- 2
Sub Terra Draconis
Single-player alternative to Camera Obscura — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Camera Obscura.
Amidst falling gems, angry dwarves, and lots of explosions, join a young dragon on his search for a proper hoard and a mate! A varied and addictive action/puzzle game with over 120 challenging levels, plus editor!
- 3
LIMBO
Single-player alternative to Camera Obscura — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Camera Obscura.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
- 4
Out There Somewhere
Single-player alternative to Camera Obscura — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Camera Obscura.
You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.
- 5
Stealth Bastard Deluxe
Single-player alternative to Camera Obscura — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Camera Obscura.
Armed with only your wits and a pair of Stealthing Goggles, it’s your job to sneak your way through a deadly facility that’s determined to extinguish your fragile little life.
- 6
MagiCat
Single-player alternative to Camera Obscura — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Camera Obscura.
MagiCat is a side-scrolling platformer inspired by the retro games from 16-bit era. The game features a cute magical cat adventuring 63 levels, each with their own unique boss battle spread across 7 worlds.
- 7
Babushka's Glitch Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Camera Obscura — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Camera Obscura.
Oh hello dearie.. Babushka needs to clean up her big magical cellar. Use hag magic, or just hit stuff with your broom.
- 8
Rift of the NecroDancer
Single-player alternative to Camera Obscura — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Camera Obscura.
The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.
- 9
Bottomless Pitfall
Single-player alternative to Camera Obscura — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Camera Obscura.
A fast-paced, single-player 3D arcade game where players navigate an endless descent by dodging obstacles, testing reflexes, and aiming for high scores.