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Single-player games like Spikes&Traps

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Spikes&Traps, 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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    Fire Path — Steam game cover

    Fire Path

    Single-player alternative to Spikes&Traps — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    Embark on a pixelated journey through "Fire Path," where mischievous goblins and haunting ghosts light your way. Master challenging gameplay, adapt to diverse enemies, and explore atmospheric landscapes. Can you conquer the flames? Your 2D adventure awaits! 🔥🎮

    2024ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Red Head - To The Rescue — Steam game cover

    Red Head - To The Rescue

    Single-player alternative to Spikes&Traps — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    Rescue the gem stolen by the evil sorcerer Vamooth and restore peace to the kingdom. Prepare yourself to face a wide variety of enemies, such as slimes, evil trees, and giant bosses that occupy almost the entire screen.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tales of Isenberg — Steam game cover

    Tales of Isenberg

    Single-player alternative to Spikes&Traps — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    Tales of Isenberg is a medieval fantasy-style, Hungarian-voiced 2D platformer that blends action and skill. The hero, Alrik, journeys to the frozen castle of Isenberg to face the forces of darkness. Dangerous foes and unexpected twists await you!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Adventure Of Baldero I and II — Steam game cover

    Adventure Of Baldero I and II

    Single-player alternative to Spikes&Traps — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Spikes&Traps.

    Lord Marn is releasing Abominations in the area where Baldero, our bold and bald hero, took a nap to rest up. The Goddess of mercy, Myla, enters Baldero's dreams to warn him of the up-coming battles. There are many foes to fight before Baldero can stop Marn, will you help him?

    2024ActionAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) — Steam game cover

    Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

    Single-player alternative to Spikes&Traps — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Return Of The Zombie King — Steam game cover

    Return Of The Zombie King

    Single-player alternative to Spikes&Traps — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    Return of the Zombie King is a 2D-RUNNER, with a 1-BUTTON control system. Start with a dead king who can't jump, see, or hear anything. COLLECT as much gold as you can and UPGRADE him by buying back all his body parts. Then buy magic upgrades such as double jump and protection spells

    2019ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mombo Combo Legacy — Steam game cover

    Mombo Combo Legacy

    Single-player alternative to Spikes&Traps — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Spikes&Traps.

    The most tongue-tastic hero is back! Jump, fight, and complete MOMBO COMBOS in a new journey packed with action, intense challenges, and monstrous bosses. Explore new worlds in this 2D platformer with powerful forms and a mighty army of pets! The world needs our little purple hero once again!

    2024ActionAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture — Steam game cover

    Froggo's Adventure: Verdant Venture

    Single-player alternative to Spikes&Traps — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spikes&Traps.

    A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

    2024ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →