Single-player games like Sumoman
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Sumoman, 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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N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Sumoman.
N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.
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Redactem
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sumoman.
Rewind time and manipulate gravity in order to solve parkour puzzles in this exciting new 2D platformer.
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Peppy's Adventure
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sumoman.
Peppy’s Adventure is a challenging 1-screen, tile-based, action-puzzle game controlled with directional inputs only. Help Peppy progress through unique levels and worlds to save his family from the Hooded Fox. Precise timing, fast thinking and trickery will be key to advance and unveil mysteries.
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Button Button Up!
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sumoman.
"Button Button Up!" is a platformer party game. Players need to use limited resources to help their partner passing different laser obstacles. The bros are going share their weal and woe to complete a fantastic adventure by the lead of Mr. Bunny.
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Smack Monkey
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sumoman.
Monkey climb. Monkey fall. Monkey climb.
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It's a Wrap!
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sumoman.
It's a Wrap! is a challenging puzzle game about making movies in 1980s Hollywood. Figure out the perfect timing of props, actors, and special effects as the Director. Then jump into the scene as the movie's star in a traditional 2D platformer.
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Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Sumoman.
Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.
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Braid
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Sumoman.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
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INSIDE
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sumoman.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
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Little Nightmares
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Sumoman.
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
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BE-A Walker
Single-player alternative to Sumoman — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Sumoman.
Take control of a huge mech on an alien planet! Shoot and trample the natives, avenge your brother, or forgive his killers? Join the rebels to restore peace on the exotic planet of Eldorado.