Single-player games like Planet of Lava – Save the Planet
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Planet of Lava – Save the Planet, 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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Beat Boxy
Single-player alternative to Planet of Lava – Save the Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lava – Save the Planet.
Beat Boxy is a rhythm-based auto-runner. Play as Boxy, a shipping crate running, skateboarding & rollerblading to make his delivery. Jump & slide through dozens of rhythm-fueled levels, and build your own custom levels too! Collect gems, unlock gear & survive the chaos while listening to epic music.
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The Frog Prince
Single-player alternative to Planet of Lava – Save the Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lava – Save the Planet.
The Frog Prince is a physics-based climbing party game where frogs charge jumps, fall from dangerous platforms, and use their tongues to help or sabotage each other on the way to a randomly generated princess at the top.
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A little Jumpingspider's Garden Adventure (Day 1+2)
Single-player alternative to Planet of Lava – Save the Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lava – Save the Planet.
Experience the world through the eyes of a cute little jumping spider! All levels have completely different mechanics and each one challenges you in its own unique way. Let's go for an amazing ride!
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Bubsy 4D
Single-player alternative to Planet of Lava – Save the Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lava – Save the Planet.
The infamous, wise-cracking bobcat has returned to 3D in a new platforming adventure. Bubsy is back with new challenges, new moves, and even more purrsonality. Run, jump, glide, and roll across alien planets, battle robotic sheep, and collect tons and tons of yarn. What could possibly go wrong?
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Pizzapocalypse 2
Single-player alternative to Planet of Lava – Save the Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lava – Save the Planet.
Use your pizza to bounce, swing and dash in this 3D platformer! Explore different countries, and put a stop to the greedy corporation selling Pizza-in-a-can!
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Shadowbound
Single-player alternative to Planet of Lava – Save the Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Planet of Lava – Save the Planet.
Shadowbound is a minimalist 3D platforming and puzzle journey where light is your enemy and shadow your only ally. Overcome short challenges, manipulate light, and recover lost colors to rebuild the memories of a lifetime.
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Demon Tides
Single-player alternative to Planet of Lava – Save the Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Planet of Lava – Save the Planet.
Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!
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Kitty Found a Camera
Single-player alternative to Planet of Lava – Save the Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Planet of Lava – Save the Planet.
A First-and-Third-Person Photo Shooter (FATPPS) where you take photos to solve problems and get into mischief.