Single-player games like Gold for Retirement
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Gold for Retirement, 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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The True Slime King
Single-player alternative to Gold for Retirement — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gold for Retirement.
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!
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HardAF
Single-player alternative to Gold for Retirement — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gold for Retirement.
A punishing precision-based, speedrun 2D platformer...in the dark. Uncover the level with every death, earn swag and unlock new chapters. Run, Jump, Dash, Die, Repeat.
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Tiny Thor
Single-player alternative to Gold for Retirement — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gold for Retirement.
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!
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Sockventure
Single-player alternative to Gold for Retirement — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gold for Retirement.
In this challenging 2D platformer game, play as a Superhero and help the Kid to find all the missing socks inside the cursed washing machine, Sockventure has stunning colorful graphics, hand-crafted levels, tight controls and fun ever-changing gameplay.
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Will You Snail?
Single-player alternative to Gold for Retirement — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gold for Retirement.
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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1 Screen Platformer
Single-player alternative to Gold for Retirement — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gold for Retirement.
This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Single-player alternative to Gold for Retirement — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Gold for Retirement.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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Super Meat Boy
Single-player alternative to Gold for Retirement — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Gold for Retirement.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!