Single-player games like MANIC MINER
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to MANIC MINER, 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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Hungry Adventurer
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
Help hungry ninjas survive their starvation and face various enemies in this foodnastic platformer! Are you ready to collect some food? Be careful food is very addictive!
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Throughspire
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
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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Run for Office
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
Dash through chaotic political satire in this fast-paced arcade runner. Collect power-ups, dodge curses, and outrun accountability itself.
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Chroma Jump
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
Chroma Jump is a 2D hardcore platformer where you overcome obstacles by changing your character's color in real-time. Push your physical and mental limits through traps that are completely unforgiving... well, mostly. Will you be able to safely reach the goal and escape?
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Rage Box
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
You were brought here for a reason. Your rage is their weapon. Slow down time, survive the chaos, and uncover the truth — if you make it that far.
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Sky Reach
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
Climb fast or fall. In this neon cyberpunk platformer, every jump counts—fire energy waves, create platforms on impact, and push your limits solo or in local co-op.
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FEATHERED RUN
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with MANIC MINER.
FEATHERED RUN is a 4-button precision platformer-runner with 2D graphics. Embark on an exciting escape through Antarctica. Playing as one of the seemingly helpless penguins.
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Yeet Thyself
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
Yeet Thyself is a side scrolling endless runner featuring arcade physics swinging.
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Boulder Dash - 30th Anniversary
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
Boulder Dash® - 30th Anniversary™ features classic retro-style gameplay with 220 exciting levels across 11 new, gorgeous and unique worlds, and 10 playable characters. The new level editor and Steam Workshop support offers potentially infinite replay with both user as well as community-created levels.
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Boulder Dash Deluxe
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with MANIC MINER.
Boulder Dash® Gem collecting puzzle action in an update of the classic game!
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DYNABLASTER
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
Having been a blockbuster, DYNABLASTER® is a game for the strategic thinker whose smart tactics will instill fear in his competitors – playing online or local against others or against the computer. In this captivating action game, destroy your enemies with cleverly placed bombs.
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SHARK! SHARK!
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
Inspired by the legendary SHARK! SHARK!® game released in its original version for the Intellivision® home console in 1982, this reimagined version for up to four players offers you a modern and addictive gameplay, fantastic graphics, great sounds, lots of levels and many underwater characters.
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ASTROSMASH
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
ASTROSMASH® was originally a Shoot´em up game for the Intellivision® console in 1981. This reimagined version is based on the game’s original theme and gameplay but much more exciting and challenging. The new graphics are phenomenal and the amazing background music adds a lot of excitement.
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BOULDER DASH 40th Anniversary
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary – A legend returns! Immerse yourself in 40 years of video game history and experience the classic BOULDER DASH® in an epic anniversary edition!
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ASTROSMASH 1981
Single-player alternative to MANIC MINER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MANIC MINER.
In this retro arcade hit, you control a laser gun and have to shoot asteroids, bombs and other objects to collect points and ensure your survival