Single-player games like In The Shadows
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to In The Shadows, 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.
Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like In The Shadows page.
Ranked picks
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Pandamonium
Single-player alternative to In The Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with In The Shadows.
A panda who stumbles into the Lost Capital of Hell. Explore a beautiful and dangerous world with hand drawn crisp pixel art and 2.5D graphics. Face perilous foes, bosses and friendly allies. Customize yourself with abilities and outfits that will help you conquer your way through this doomed land.
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Dotto Botto
Single-player alternative to In The Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with In The Shadows.
Dotto Botto: a classic Super Mario Bros. style platformer game.
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Elephantasy
Single-player alternative to In The Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with In The Shadows.
After falling from the sky into a miniature world, a tiny Elephant has a big adventure in store for them! Climb, dash, lift, and swim while exploring colorful pixel-art environments in this cute 2D puzzle-platformer! Can you collect all the Gems, reach the Tower in the clouds, and return home?
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Swapshot
Single-player alternative to In The Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with In The Shadows.
In Swapshot, you take control of this fearless protagonist, equipped with an incredible teleportation gun. Your mission is to overcome a series of challenges in a world filled with 2D platforms and intriguing puzzles.
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The Pedestrian
Single-player alternative to In The Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with In The Shadows.
I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?
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Below The Ocean
Single-player alternative to In The Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with In The Shadows.
Dive into the world 'Below the Ocean'! Master thrilling moves like tether-swinging, bubble-jumping, bungee-bouncing, and sling-shot in a mesmerizing underwater adventure. Solve intriguing puzzles and seek hidden treasures. Are you ready to embark on this unforgettable journey?
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Bloopy & Droopy
Single-player alternative to In The Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with In The Shadows.
A Game Boy style 8-bit platformer, giving you an old-school experience in which you can switch characters at any time and use your digging skills to make your way through the terrain!
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Swords & Bones 5
Single-player alternative to In The Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with In The Shadows.
The fifth and final chapter of the saga: embark on an action-platformer fantasy adventure in pixel art and put an end to the demonic threat once and for all!
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Braid
Single-player alternative to In The Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with In The Shadows.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
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FEZ
Single-player alternative to In The Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with In The Shadows.
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.