Single-player games like Upstream
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Upstream, 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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Unaccessible
Single-player alternative to Upstream — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Upstream.
Unaccessible is a third-person wheelchair platformer about struggling to get a health insurance claim approved on a mysterious island without accessibility ramps. Tackle stairs, climb obstacles and hop your way through the pain of the claims approval process.
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Squeebing Up the Tower of Friendship
Single-player alternative to Upstream — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Upstream.
Can you make it to the top of the Tower of Friendship? Run, jump, climb, fall, and then do it all again. Play by yourself or with your friends. Be nice and lay down to make jumps easier for others, or push each other off when the falls are the highest. But whatever you do, never stop squeebing.
- 3
Unblock
Single-player alternative to Upstream — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Upstream.
Unblock is a little pseudo-isometric platformer about resilience and the power of never giving up. Jump your way through colorful, handcrafted worlds that are as cute as they are challenging, and help Devon as he escapes the cubic realm to reclaim his ordinary life.
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Drunk: Relapsed
Single-player alternative to Upstream — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Drunk: Relapsed is a challenging and comedic 3D adventure. You will need to stumble and hop through the treacherous streets and alleys to reach the safety of your house. On your journey you'll be able to collect drinks to unlock new outfits.
- 5
Omega
Single-player alternative to Upstream — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Upstream.
A difficult precision platformer set in a surreal world. Overcome challenging environments with extreme jumps and overwhelming obstacles as you face a constant challenge on your way to the summit. Are you ready for the challenge?
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POLE VAULT
Single-player alternative to Upstream — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Upstream.
You are a stretchy little newt who loves to pole vault.
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Trap Trek: Ultimate Other Me
Single-player alternative to Upstream — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Upstream.
A super-challenging action game where you use the Avatar System to spot traps and aim for the goal in each stage.
- 8
Late for Class: Variety King
Single-player alternative to Upstream — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Upstream.
Use 9 movement mechanics to climb your way to school. 'Late for Class' is a tribute to punishing games that are difficult, frustrating, yet somehow satisfying. Expect lots of falling and getting back up!
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Departure.
Single-player alternative to Upstream — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Upstream.
Close your eyes, explore your imagination, and make your own fun using the toys scattered around your room. Find solutions and secrets that can help you on your quest to crack the door's five locks and be free of your confinement in this simple, adventure, puzzle solver.