Single-player games like DYE
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to DYE, 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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Super Meat Boy
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with DYE.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
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INK
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DYE.
INK is a fast-paced platformer about using colorful paint to uncover your surroundings. Defeat all enemies in the room and reach the goal! However, the terrain is invisible, so you need to discover the terrain by physically bumping into it, by performing a double jump or by, well, dying.
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Hell is Other Demons
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DYE.
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
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RITE
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DYE.
RITE is a high-speed, precision platformer where you must conquer a series of challenging trials, a rite of passage for every Nim.
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VVVVVV
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DYE.
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
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The End Is Nigh
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DYE.
The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.
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Abathor
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DYE.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
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Katana ZERO
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DYE.
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
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Celeste
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DYE.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
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I wanna be The Cat
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with DYE.
I wanna be the Cat is a challenging roguelite platformer inspired by I wanna be the Guy fangames.Fight against famous videogame characters turned into cats and try to claim "THE CAT" as the ultimate title.
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Aeon Command
Single-player alternative to DYE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with DYE.
Aeon Command is a tug of war strategy game, where you play as one of three unique factions to help gain dominance over the Aeon Nebula! Take control of your mother ship to gather resources, produce ships and fight off the enemy mother ship. Grow stronger as you progress through the 24 mission campaign and unlock new upgrades.