Single-player games like Parallel Self
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Parallel Self, 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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Planet Fatta
Single-player alternative to Parallel Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Parallel Self.
The battle for Planet Fatta has begun! Dark forces have occupied its cities and are destroying all life. The Guardian of the Ari creates a robot powered by light energy. Infiltrate the enemy’s capital and destroy the source of their power.
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Donald Jump
Single-player alternative to Parallel Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Parallel Self.
A brutally difficult one-button precision platformer. Leap, dodge, and survive through 50 deadly levels with only 10 lives. Simple controls, punishing design—can you conquer the chaos, or will you rage-quit like the rest?
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Gokutoshi (獄闘士)
Single-player alternative to Parallel Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Parallel Self.
Gokutoshi is a 2D side-scrolling hack-and-slash action game focused on intense battles against powerful enemies.
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Drakula's Ascension
Single-player alternative to Parallel Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Parallel Self.
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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IWAKUNI RUN
Single-player alternative to Parallel Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Parallel Self.
Run across the Kintai Bridge of Iwakuni, Japan, and never stop. Dodge obstacles, grab points, and watch the seasons turn and the years roll by. How far can you go? A pixel-art endless runner all about chasing your high score.
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Escape The Cavern Abyss
Single-player alternative to Parallel Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Parallel Self.
Collect keys, battle enemies, overcome deadly obstacles, and manage your resources as you fight to escape the Cavern Abyss in this challenging 2D platformer.
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Jaguar Suns
Single-player alternative to Parallel Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Parallel Self.
Race through 15 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro speed-run platformer.
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Minecart Madness
Single-player alternative to Parallel Self — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Parallel Self.
Minecart Madness is a 2D arcade infinite-runner in the style of early platforming games. Jump your minecart over frequent and fast-approaching obstacles and try for the highscore!