Single-player games like Penguin
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Penguin, 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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Tiny Thor
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!
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Symphonia
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.
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Splasher
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Splasher is a fun and challenging 2D Platformer filled with humor and surprises. Armed with a paint cannon, you’ll face the dangers of the Inkorp mega-factory in order to save your companions, the Splashers, and put an end to the Machiavellian projects of the evil boss, Le Docteur.
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Celeste
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
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Downwell
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
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BattleBlock Theater®
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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The Deletion
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Are you sure you want do delete this file? NOOOOO! The Deletion is a challenging and fun puzzle-platform game that will frustrate you.
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Scarlett's Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
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Slashvival
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Slashvival is a third-person action RPG with roguelite elements. Use swords to fight mutant creatures in a medieval low-poly world. Survive intense battles and rescue your family in this thrilling hack-and-slash adventure!
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Beastie Land
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Beastie Land is a high-speed 2D platformer inspired by 90’s classics. Master precision platforming and explore vibrant levels to discover hidden treasures with your unique beast characters!
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Ninja Fights
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Ninja Fights is a 2D side-scrolling adventure where you become a skilled ninja. Navigate through intricate levels with challenging puzzles and hidden treasures, using stealth and shurikens to overcome obstacles and enemies. Master your ninja abilities in this action-packed platformer!
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Wrecked! Unfair Car Stunts
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Penguin.
Get ready for Wrecked, where racing and chaos collide. Perform outrageous stunts, smash cars, and embrace total destruction. With insane driving and demolition, every race is a thrilling ride into mayhem!
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Geometry Jump: Impossible Game
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Geometry Jump is a lightning-fast 3D precision platformer that challenges even the most hardcore gamers. Master rapid jumps and razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate through a relentless maze of obstacles where every second counts!
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Streets of Rageness: Beat 'Em Up Fighter
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Streets of Rageness is a reimagined '90s beat 'em up classic set in a crime-ridden city under the iron grip of a ruthless syndicate. Amid rampant looting, chaos, and destruction, fight through waves of thugs to become the most powerful fighter on the streets!
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Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Pilot your starship in Starship Fighters, a realistic space combat simulator. Engage in intense battles, explore vast galaxies, and unleash destruction with an arsenal of powerful weapons in a universe teeming with enemies!