Single-player games like Deathlust
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Deathlust, 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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Be Not Afraid, But Run
Single-player alternative to Deathlust — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Deathlust.
POLLUTED WITH OUR BETTER ANGELS THE WAYS BEAR HAZARDS FEW DARE CHALLENGE GO, O MESSENGER AND HEED THESE WORDS: BE NOT AFRAID BUT RUN
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Hell Runner
Single-player alternative to Deathlust — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathlust.
Fast Paced first person / third person platformer game where you try to beat each level as fast as possible. Unlock new skills on new chapters and try to find better scores on old levels with new skills as well.
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Swing Lord
Single-player alternative to Deathlust — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathlust.
Swing Lord is a grappling hook game with a heavy emphasis on high stakes climbing. Use your tentacles to reach the highest peaks this unique and dangerous world has to offer.
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Web or Dead
Single-player alternative to Deathlust — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathlust.
Be a spider battling to survive in this challenging platformer. Swing, leap and glide as you race to stay ahead of the rising lava but take care, there are many perils waiting in the deep!
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Horned Knight
Single-player alternative to Deathlust — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathlust.
Horned Knight is a challenging 2D action-platformer where you must overcome all fears, enemies, and traps as the Hero Knight. Rewrite destiny, with your trusty sword, young Knight - the realm depends on it!
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Geno The Fallen King
Single-player alternative to Deathlust — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathlust.
Geno the Fallen King is a fast-paced 2D platformer with fluid movement and easy to master mechanics. Sprint and lunge through vibrant environments and satisfying collectibles. With tight and responsive movement you can blast your way through the open, secret filled levels.
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Jam Scrapz Collection
Single-player alternative to Deathlust — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathlust.
A collection of old Game Jam projects revamped, remastered, and rebooted for commercial and more playable value! More than a handful of games to play!
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Gust
Single-player alternative to Deathlust — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathlust.
A short retro speedrun game in a dark world. Use your spells to deflect and solve puzzle elements.
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Zorro and Zedd
Single-player alternative to Deathlust — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathlust.
Slay Dragons, collect magical gems, unlock ancient powers, and adventure through the mystical land of Dundalk as Zorro and Zedd. Vanquish the dreaded Dragon Lords, defeat the Dragon King, and retake your Homeland for all Bat-kind!