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Single-player games like Neural Descent

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Neural Descent, 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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    PolyCore — Steam game cover

    PolyCore

    Single-player alternative to Neural Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Neural Descent.

    Certainly not another rage platformer.

    2025IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CxC — Steam game cover

    CxC

    Single-player alternative to Neural Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Neural Descent.

    CxC is a platformer where each level is generated from a 100x100 .png image. Navigate through a pixel art collection that came to life, and also import and play on your own pictures!

    ActionAdventureCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cube — Steam game cover

    Cube

    Single-player alternative to Neural Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Neural Descent.

    Cube is a puzzle/platform minimalistic game with a rotation mechanic, your logical thinking, dexterity and precision will be challenged, try to get the best score while pass through 49 levels with progressive dificulty. It can be harder than it looks.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    YARG — Steam game cover

    YARG

    Single-player alternative to Neural Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    A one-screen rage platformer that wants you to succeed!

    2022ActionIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crop Crusaders — Steam game cover

    Crop Crusaders

    Single-player alternative to Neural Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Play as a sentient Vegetable who can transform into 6 different veggies with unique abilities. Escape the tormenting lab where you were created and are now being held captive.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Infinium: A Spaceboy's Tale — Steam game cover

    Infinium: A Spaceboy's Tale

    Single-player alternative to Neural Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Neural Descent.

    Follow the journey of Leo in a classical 2D platformer. Where 2 different worlds come together uncover an intriguing story. Explore diverse lands, fight unique enemies, and unlock new skills.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Delta 78: The Passenger — Steam game cover

    Delta 78: The Passenger

    Single-player alternative to Neural Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Neural Descent.

    A crew member wakes up alone on a silent ship. Something is wrong. Something is watching. Delta 78: The Passenger is a dark sci-fi experience with interactive storytelling and stealth gameplay.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DiegoTC Toolbox — Steam game cover

    DiegoTC Toolbox

    Single-player alternative to Neural Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Neural Descent.

    A Puzzle-Platformer with tons of unique puzzles and mechanics.

    StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →