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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Fruit Bonanza
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Fruit Bonanza is an endless runner game in which the goal is to score the highest number of points. Various obstacles will hinder us in this
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Rage Box
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
You were brought here for a reason. Your rage is their weapon. Slow down time, survive the chaos, and uncover the truth — if you make it that far.
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Intervallic
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
In this 2D sidescrolling rhythm game use your MIDI instrument or computer keyboard to guide a robot alien cat through space!
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Wukong Fights
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Embody Wukong and battle through the four realms of Olympus. With divine power coursing through you, wield your cane with skill and push forward. Every strike, every leap brings you closer to the ultimate victory!
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Hungry Adventurer
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Help hungry ninjas survive their starvation and face various enemies in this foodnastic platformer! Are you ready to collect some food? Be careful food is very addictive!
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Joey The Duck
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Join Joey on a quirky adventure through Forbidden Lands in search of a legendary treasure in this charming seamless platformer!
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RE:Jump Boy
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Penguin.
Jump one by one small steps, take a rainbow bath in the last toilet, and you will enter the next level
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Jumpilla
Single-player alternative to Penguin — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Penguin.
An auto-runner controlled by a single mouse click. All levels are designed carefully by the developer and played many times. They can get quite tricky to pass and are not repetitive or boring. Real fun to dodge the rocks, fires and holes to get to your target.
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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!