Single-player games like Cinderfall
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Cinderfall, 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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Drakula's Ascension
Single-player alternative to Cinderfall — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cinderfall.
Prove your ability to reach your true potential and enjoy retro platforming and combat with a potential cost of starting from the bottom all over again in Drakula's Ascension! Overcome the demons keeping you down, all for your freedom and the view at the top of your castle that once was yours.
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Dragon Jump
Single-player alternative to Cinderfall — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cinderfall.
Dragon Jump is a single input, precision platformed where you can either control the dragon yourself or build an AI to compete for you. Oh, and there’s a map editor, so you can design and share your own rage-inducing death traps.
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Rise of the Penguins GB
Single-player alternative to Cinderfall — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cinderfall.
A retro penguin platformer designed for Gameboy. Perfect for fans of penguins and anyone looking for a moderate challenge in a cold setting!
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Throughspire
Single-player alternative to Cinderfall — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cinderfall.
Reach the depths and heights of a world-piercing Spire, and uncover the truth behind the Spire and the broken world through tense runs.
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LeGuha
Single-player alternative to Cinderfall — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Cinderfall.
A fast-paced 2D platformer built around movement, timing, and character choice. Play solo or in local co-op, tackle trap-filled handcrafted levels, and master distinct playstyles with different heroes.
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1 Screen Platformer
Single-player alternative to Cinderfall — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cinderfall.
This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.
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Tiny Thor
Single-player alternative to Cinderfall — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cinderfall.
Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!
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RedEx
Single-player alternative to Cinderfall — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Cinderfall.
RedEx is a 2D shooter with Tower Defence mechanics, with a minimalist pixel art stile. You are to fight against mercenaries of underground smuggling organization which pretends to be a logistic corporation called RedExpress.