Single-player games like PIXELMAN
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to PIXELMAN, 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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Russian Subway Dogs
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PIXELMAN.
A fast-paced arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow metro. Compete in online leaderboards and progress through a challenging campaign while unlocking guest critters from your fave games! Juggle vodka, bark fire, cook bears, and more! Can you steal enough food to survive?
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BZZZT
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PIXELMAN.
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
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Pix the Cat
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PIXELMAN.
Pix the Cat is a critically acclaimed intense arcade game that will challenge your reflexes and your wits, pitting you against your friends and the world in a race to the highest score!
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Legend of Himari
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with PIXELMAN.
Himari was ambushed! Help her hold out as long as possible, attack enemies, use magic to slay them, maintain Himari’s health level, so she could fight on, and also do not miss!
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Broken Armor
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PIXELMAN.
A knight exiled from his kingdom must find the holy grail if he is to return.
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MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with PIXELMAN.
The legendary crossover hits are back! The action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, is full of heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.
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Furious Angels
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PIXELMAN.
Furious Angels is a brutal score attack shooter with different waves each day. Compete on the leaderboards, transform into a flying tank and shred the skies to pieces!
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LUFTRAUSERS
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PIXELMAN.
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
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SuperMash
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PIXELMAN.
New games every time you play, guaranteed! SuperMash autocreates retro games with crazy titles, mashed-up gameplay and objectives, and even authentic bugs!
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flappy bird ultra
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PIXELMAN.
A casual game that spans 2D and 3D dimensions. In the process of advancing, players need to dodge bullet attacks and attack enemies. The game features a seamless transition between 2D and 3D dimensions. Players can control a bird to embark on their journey.
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四魂-X Shikon-X Astro Defense Fortress
Single-player alternative to PIXELMAN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PIXELMAN.
Shikon-X is an intergalactic point and click adventure without any actual pointing or clicking! Set out on an epic quest to unravel the mysteries behind the war against humanity. Even when pitted against a cosmic threat, there’s always time for a bit of pinball.