Single-player games like Donkey Ball
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Donkey Ball, 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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Tangent Rush
Single-player alternative to Donkey Ball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Donkey Ball.
Tangent Rush is a casual sidescroller with Tarzan mechanics. Dodge all obstacles to complete the level and compete for the highest leaderboard ranking!
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Rocket Rush
Single-player alternative to Donkey Ball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Donkey Ball.
Rocket Rush is a fast-paced QTE rhythm climb where every launch is a fight for altitude. Hit precise prompts, survive hazards, build streaks, upgrade your rocket, and chase the leaderboard as you blast higher into the unknown.
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Turbo Takedown
Single-player alternative to Donkey Ball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Donkey Ball.
An infinite runner driving game where collisions are rewarded! Take out enemies and dodge hazards as you travel through six different biomes and chase the highest score.
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Type or Die
Single-player alternative to Donkey Ball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Donkey Ball.
In the heart of a medieval manuscript, a horse takes up arms to avenge its fallen master. Type to attack, collect cards, explore a living board, and survive in a roguelite where every word becomes a weapon.
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Irradiant Skies
Single-player alternative to Donkey Ball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Donkey Ball.
Irradiant Skies is an arcade roguelite blending brick-breaking and bullet-parrying combat. Reflect enemy attacks, chain powerful upgrades, and master unique ships as you ascend through waves of enemies.
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Randy And Teddy Adventure Road
Single-player alternative to Donkey Ball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Donkey Ball.
A game of friendship and skills! Check Randy and Teddy as they walk on the Adventure Road. They take on challenges and puzzles and learn along the way. Have a try, the game is free and superb!
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Elastic Fantastic
Single-player alternative to Donkey Ball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Donkey Ball.
Elastic Fantastic is a very difficult physics-platformer with a challenging game mechanic.
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PopVibe
Single-player alternative to Donkey Ball — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Donkey Ball.
PopVibe is a casual rhythm game centered around pop music. Using only your keyboard, you can play along with various tracks in a straightforward, easy-to-learn manner. It is designed for players looking for a simple way to interact with music.