Single-player games like Alex and the Rescue of Sofia
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Alex and the Rescue of Sofia, 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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Nyra and the Garden of Moros
Single-player alternative to Alex and the Rescue of Sofia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Alex and the Rescue of Sofia.
Explore the withered land of the old kings in this moody, Open World, Action-Adventure. Climb the corrupted guardians, seek a cure, seek peace and make your own way.
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Gumball Hero
Single-player alternative to Alex and the Rescue of Sofia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Alex and the Rescue of Sofia.
A fast-paced 3D action roguelike where you play as a gumball machine, shooting bouncing candy to survive waves of enemies. Build your loadout, combine powerful gumballs, and reclaim your mall before it’s too late.
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Star Overdrive
Single-player alternative to Alex and the Rescue of Sofia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Alex and the Rescue of Sofia.
Star Overdrive is a high-speed action adventure set in an open world. Race across an alien planet on your Hoverboard, mastering tricks, battling enemies, solving puzzles, and using your powers to overcome challenges and shape your destiny!
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Jusant
Single-player alternative to Alex and the Rescue of Sofia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Alex and the Rescue of Sofia.
Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide
Single-player alternative to Alex and the Rescue of Sofia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Alex and the Rescue of Sofia.
Prepare to be scared! A clash between the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune has unleashed ghostly mayhem all over Bikini Bottom. Switch seamlessly between SpongeBob and Patrick, combine their unique skills and save Bikini Bottom from total ghostification!
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Pumpkin Jack
Single-player alternative to Alex and the Rescue of Sofia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Alex and the Rescue of Sofia.
Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!
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Mirror's Edge™
Single-player alternative to Alex and the Rescue of Sofia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Alex and the Rescue of Sofia.
In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.
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Neon White
Single-player alternative to Alex and the Rescue of Sofia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Alex and the Rescue of Sofia.
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.