Single-player games like There Was A Caveman
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to There Was A Caveman, 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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VVVVVV
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
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1 Screen Platformer
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.
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Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom is a fiendishly fun action platformer that all takes place on one enormous screen. Run, dive and dodge through the twisting maze, evading spikes, saws, fireballs, portals and even more and escape the Tomb of Doom!
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Moustache Mountain
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
A young moustache enthusiast goes on an adventure, to climb the highest flying mountain in search of a magical moustache gel!
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LOVE
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
Love is a reductive platforming game with a retro aesthetic and a focus on a challenging difficulty. It has an custom respawn system, 16 levels, 12 track soundtrack, competitive scoring, and a simple-to-use level creation feature.
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140
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
140 is a challenging minimalistic platformer with abstract colorful graphics. Rhythmic awareness is required to overcome obstacles controlled by an energetic, yet melancholic electronic soundtrack.
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Super Magbot
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.
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Super Meat Boy
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
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Spelunky
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
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Volgarr the Viking
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.
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Super Time Force Ultra
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!
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The Binding of Isaac
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
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Castle of Vania
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Invade the castle of the powerful Vampire Vania, face several difficult, exciting and sensual challenges to end this reign of horror and orgies.
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Bacon Rebellion
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
Do you ever want to just relax and slaughter something? Well, lucky for you, the pigs have gone mad! They are destroying everything! So grab your trusty double-barreled friend and put an end to this Bacon Rebellion!
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The Inner Darkness
Single-player alternative to There Was A Caveman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Was A Caveman.
A lone man's journey through a strange world. Dimension switching mechanic - switch between the dimensions to traverse the world and solve puzzles.