Single-player games like Chainsaw Dodge
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Chainsaw Dodge, 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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SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw Dodge — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
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Cuphead
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw Dodge — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
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Ynglet
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw Dodge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chainsaw Dodge.
In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.
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Thank Goodness You're Here!
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw Dodge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chainsaw Dodge.
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…
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OlliOlli World
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw Dodge — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
OlliOlli World is a bold new skateboarding action-platformer that’s bursting with personality. Flip and flow through the vivid and vibrant world of Radlandia, meeting colorful characters as you grind, trick, and air your way to discover the mystical skate gods on your quest for Gnarvana.
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!AnyWay!
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw Dodge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chainsaw Dodge.
Do you like parkour? Dashing retro times? AnyWay! Try yourself on an unsuccessful journey in the role of Joy, feel the burden of parkour! A small, but exciting adventure Joy will not make you relax, not for you, not for your friends!
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Kaze and the Wild Masks
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw Dodge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Chainsaw Dodge.
Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.
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Super Sami Roll
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw Dodge — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Sami’s on a mission to rescue his friend Vera and he needs your help! Join him in this exhilarating, colorful 3D platformer and fast roll, air-grapple, and jump to save her!
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Keep Your Eyes Open
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw Dodge — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Everyone must blink, and you are no different. Blinking allows you to see and move around, just watch out for the giant monster who appears to hunt you down when you don't keep your eyes open.