Single-player games like Heads Run
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Heads Run, 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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Don't Drown
Single-player alternative to Heads Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Heads Run.
Dive into the world of Don’t Drown, an underwater precision platformer. Navigate treacherous landscapes and avoid menacing creatures while balancing your oxygen and health. Line your pockets with treasure at the cost of mobility. Race against time, yourself, and others on the global leaderboards.
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Aerial Platforms
Single-player alternative to Heads Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Heads Run.
Embark on an exhilarating adventure through dynamic levels, where speed and precision are supreme. Leap across diverse platforms, overcome challenging obstacles, and reach the goal before you run out of time.
- 3
BZZZT
Single-player alternative to Heads Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Heads Run.
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
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DualVerse86
Single-player alternative to Heads Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Heads Run.
DualVerse86 is a fast-paced 2D precision platformer where mastering switching between two worlds is the only way to survive deadly traps and race against the clock.
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Dustforce DX
Single-player alternative to Heads Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Heads Run.
Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.
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10 Second Ninja
Single-player alternative to Heads Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Heads Run.
Ninjas are cool, this is an established fact of the universe. Nazi Robots from space are not cool, they are the complete opposite of cool, and Robot Hitler is out to get you, the world's first ninja. You have 10 seconds to destroy all Nazi Robots in your vicinity. IT. IS. ON.
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The King's Bird
Single-player alternative to Heads Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Heads Run.
Escape into a world kept secret by a tyrant, and discover the truth about your freedom. Run, jump, and fly through forgotten lost kingdoms with a uniquely momentum-based flying mechanic.
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10 Seconds to Win!
Single-player alternative to Heads Run — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Heads Run.
10 seconds to win! is a platform game where you only have 10 seconds to complete each stage, be agile and skillful to complete all levels.