Single-player games like Kicking Upwards
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Kicking Upwards, 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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THE GREY MAN
Single-player alternative to Kicking Upwards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kicking Upwards.
An extra dimensional experience through the campgrounds of Tinderboone National Park. The Grey Man has a job to do, but what could it be?
- 2
Friendly Steps
Single-player alternative to Kicking Upwards — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A physics-based 1-4 player co-op disaster about getting home after a wild night out. It was a fun night! Now grab your buddies and walk home. IF YOU REMEMBER HOW.
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Poly Jigsaw: Furries
Single-player alternative to Kicking Upwards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kicking Upwards.
Poly Jigsaw: Furries is a traditional style jigsaw puzzle game, with a cute furry.
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Pupperazzi: The Dog Photography Game
Single-player alternative to Kicking Upwards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kicking Upwards.
Put your love for pups to the test - we have a bunch of dogs that need their photos taken, doggone it! Photograph and catalogue the finest (and derpiest) dogs to build your career, upgrade your camera, and discover new canines. WOOF.
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S.K.R.U.B. Squad
Single-player alternative to Kicking Upwards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kicking Upwards.
Kick back, relax, and get cleaning solo or with friends! The multiverse is a messy place, and when things get dirty the S.K.R.U.B. Squad is there!
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Enter The Backrooms
Single-player alternative to Kicking Upwards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kicking Upwards.
An indie psychological horror experience about surviving infinity. Navigate an endless expanse of rooms, ascend through various levels, gather items and artifacts, avoid going insane, evade corrupted entities, and see just how deep the realm known as The Backrooms goes.
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Adventure Rush
Single-player alternative to Kicking Upwards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kicking Upwards.
Get ready for another incredible adventure, face spiders, monsters and goblins in a side scrolling system with Shoot 'Em Up elements and try out numerous equipment with your hero. But beware of the fearsome Dragon!!
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GravKitten
Single-player alternative to Kicking Upwards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kicking Upwards.
Control gravity to overcome obstacles and traps Larger stages, collectibles, skins, leaderboards and more. Buy now and start your rage quits!
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An Other Golf Game
Single-player alternative to Kicking Upwards — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kicking Upwards.
An odd, openish-world life sim where you must learn how to make money just so you can afford to learn how to play golf. A truly unique golf experience with permadeath.