Single-player games like Pencil Pursuit
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Pencil Pursuit, 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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Sippin Hot Blickety Block N Bop Those Bad Battle Boys Down To Size Supreme
Single-player alternative to Pencil Pursuit — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pencil Pursuit.
Hop and bop your way to victory against a wild parade of killer blocks in this endless runner!
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FEATHERED RUN
Single-player alternative to Pencil Pursuit — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pencil Pursuit.
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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Purry Furry Adventurry
Single-player alternative to Pencil Pursuit — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pencil Pursuit.
Help Kat escape from her loving owner in this cute little endless runner!
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IWAKUNI RUN
Single-player alternative to Pencil Pursuit — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pencil Pursuit.
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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Pinguino
Single-player alternative to Pencil Pursuit — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pencil Pursuit.
Slip & Slide Your Way Through Each Level While Eating as Few Fish as Possible!
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Omashu: Snail Racing
Single-player alternative to Pencil Pursuit — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Pencil Pursuit.
An insect sized time trial with online highscores!
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Bamboo Bushido
Single-player alternative to Pencil Pursuit — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pencil Pursuit.
When a mysterious force snatches his Grandpa into the depths of the Bamboo Forest, young Sam must master the ancient art of Bushido to bring him home. Battle a wacky cast of enemies and an even wackier cast of bamboo in this action packed 2D Adventure.
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Run for Office
Single-player alternative to Pencil Pursuit — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pencil Pursuit.
Dash through chaotic political satire in this fast-paced arcade runner. Collect power-ups, dodge curses, and outrun accountability itself.