Single-player games like Bob Run
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Bob Run, 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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BZZZT
Single-player alternative to Bob Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Bob Run.
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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ElecHead
Single-player alternative to Bob Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Bob Run.
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Pepper Grinder
Single-player alternative to Bob Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Bob Run.
Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.
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Downwell
Single-player alternative to Bob Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Bob Run.
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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Minit
Single-player alternative to Bob Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bob Run.
Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.
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The Messenger
Single-player alternative to Bob Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Bob Run.
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
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Grapple Dog
Single-player alternative to Bob Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Bob Run.
Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!
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Abathor
Single-player alternative to Bob Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Bob Run.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
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Crashday Redline Edition
Single-player alternative to Bob Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Bob Run.
Crashday, the explosive cult classic multiplayer racer, is back! Retooled and remastered, Crashday: Redline Edition brings back the fun and memories of the original with this lovingly crafted tribute edition, featuring all-new and expanded features, including Steam Workshop support. Today is Crashday!