Single-player games like Mr. Barrel
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Mr. Barrel, 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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Hobo Knight
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
Adventures of forsenE: The Hobo Knight is a platform style game where the title and content were decided by you, the bajs. The star is Forsen, a dishevelled hobo streamer whose girlfriend and snus are unexpectedly stolen by a ‘transparent figure’.
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Beat Blaster
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
Beat Blaster is a VR game in which the player must master the art of shooting, running and dodging obstacles and enemies. An original mix of styles with each level offering a new challenge.
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Easy Simple Game
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
Meet the Unsuspicious dude, take a job from him and walk through deadly spikes, slimes and spinning blades. Sounds pretty simple, isn't it?
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Downwell
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
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Remnants of Naezith
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
With the powers granted to him by the dragon, Kayra will destroy the Remnants of Naezith, enchanted fragments of the dragon's body, to prevent anyone from exploiting their power for evil. Rush and swing through levels to top the leaderboards in this fast-paced, grappling hook precision platformer.
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One Finger Death Punch 2
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!
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Slime-san: Superslime Edition
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!
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Fenix Rage
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
Fenix’s village was decimated by a huge explosion, leaving only our hero and the mysterious Oktarus. As Fenix, track down this shadowy villain through nine worlds, defeating brutal bosses and hundreds of minions bent on your destruction.
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Thomaz
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mr. Barrel.
Our princess has been kidnapped by a demonic wizard. Mike is not the first one who tries to save her; but he will be the last! Play against the enemies which getting harder each level, and defeat the wizard to get the princess.
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Mystic Space
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
A fast-paced high action game where you encounter deadly enemies with unique abilities through various waves.
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Rugösi
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
Rugösi is a very short game - just like our lives. Professor Alveus and Professor Vox invite you to play through the test chambers and compete against others in the Steam leaderboards.
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Commissar Catlov
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mr. Barrel.
The new leader of the Rats has begun threatening other animals and this is getting serious. But Catlov and his alliances are not going to let this arrogant rat to break the peace and are ready to take the necessary steps to withstand this aggression.
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Idle Transport Tycoon
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Mr. Barrel.
Enjoy fast, stress-free management! Build your service network, merge houses, and transport guests via train & ropeway. Upgrade facilities, hire staff, and climb the leaderboards in this bite-sized tycoon experience designed to be finished in one sitting; but still runs well in background.
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Reap & Repay
Single-player alternative to Mr. Barrel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Mr. Barrel.
Reap and collect the crops to repay the debt of villagers in this very short incremental game. Start weak, invest in the skill tree to unlock various new abilities and become strong enough to harvest every field.