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Single-player games like Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy, 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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    Quail Crossing — Steam game cover

    Quail Crossing

    Single-player alternative to Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy.

    Cross hectic roads, dodge vehicles, and hatch eggs! Quail Crossing is a challenging, emotional rollercoaster where you step into the daring life of a quail and guide your bevy of hatchlings to safety. Earn high scores and unlock the latest in quail fashion!

    2025ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Frustrate-a-ball — Steam game cover

    Frustrate-a-ball

    Single-player alternative to Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy.

    Its the most frustrating paddle and ball game you've ever played but we guarantee you'll want just one more go!

    2019ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Animal Kostume — Steam game cover

    Animal Kostume

    Single-player alternative to Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy.

    No talk, compadre. It's Animal Kostume time! Follow kroc-boy in his path to overcome a series of difficult levels in this hardcore 2D platformer with a lot of enemies, bullets and surprises.

    2023ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Last Shape Standing — Steam game cover

    Last Shape Standing

    Single-player alternative to Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy.

    Last Shape Standing is at its core a survival game where each player needs to survive through a multitude of chaotic and fun randomly selected challenges, be it bullet hell, PVP, a zombie apocalypse or even dangerous quizzes!

    2022ActionIndieCasual8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ladderway — Steam game cover

    Ladderway

    Single-player alternative to Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy.

    Ladderway is a challenging 2D arcade game where you take the position of Joey, a man trying to climb up a building through several ladders while avoiding Mr. Mica's flowerpots as well as other obstacles.

    2023ActionIndieCasual0.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Don't Die, Mr. Robot! DX — Steam game cover

    Don't Die, Mr. Robot! DX

    Single-player alternative to Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy.

    Deep in the electro-abyss lives a little robot who loves to eat exploding fruit. He also likes staying alive. That’s where you come in… Get the fruit. Avoid the enemies. Try not to die. (Spoilers: you will die).

    2022ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CRAZY DRIVER — Steam game cover

    CRAZY DRIVER

    Single-player alternative to Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy.

    The craziest driver simulator!

    2019ActionSportsIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Disfigure — Steam game cover

    Disfigure

    Single-player alternative to Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lavapools - Arcade Frenzy.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →