Single-player games like Protect Me
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Protect Me, 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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Monkey Slap
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
Go on a long adventure with funny monkeys. Tropical islands, hot deserts, frozen plains. Fight with evil primates. Collect coins and equip your character with different weapons, clothes, skill enhancements. Each new level is more complicated than the previous one.
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Mouse (Sneaking)
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
In this runner game, you play as a mouse who has stolen cheese as much as you can.
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Cat Quest
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!
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Polygon Attack
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
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Lair of the Clockwork God
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
A fast-paced Point-and-Click adventure AND an indie platfomer in one! Join adventurer Ben and wannabe indie darling Dan in a race against time to stop all the Apocalypses happening at the same time.
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Summer Catchers
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
Summer Catchers is an epic story that combines an endless runner with inventory management. Set your goals, complete tasks and stock up on gear to get as far as you can and advance this charming story full of strange and wonderful characters.
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Bloodsports.TV
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
Co-Op Hero Defense set in a deadly post-apocalyptic Sweden. Team up with your friends and protect the Missile Silo against horrific beasts and outlaws.
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Iron Sea Defenders
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
Man the guns! The enemy fleet is on the horizon! Defend your fort from attacks – show your tactical skill.
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Ruin City Gasolina
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
Eliminate the invasion of mechanical invaders and save what remains of the once great city.
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Quad Hopping
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Protect Me.
The simplest puzzle game is the reaction and the ability to make quick decisions. As we move, we score points and the game gradually accelerates, it is already harder to catch up on the cherished platform to jump even further, to a greater result.
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The Thing: Space X
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
At your disposal are a dozen of the best combat spacecraft equipped with death beams, machine guns and missiles. The sector is divided into several subsectors, which swarm with enemies. In the end, you will have an unbeatable boss - the "Thing".
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StepX
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Protect Me.
The most popular music game is now available on steam. The easiest way to realize your musical ideas is with just a few mouse clicks. In front of you is a panel with notes with different musical instruments. You can adjust the tempo, volume, tonality. You can import and export your creations.
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Airstrike One
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
You have an unique opportunity to control a deadly fighter. To break through temporary stretches and destroy as many enemy combat units as possible. You can use a high-speed machine gun and homing air-to-air missiles. Pick up the powerups to add armor and ammo.
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Snakeez
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Protect Me.
SNAKeez is a simple "snake" classic style game but with different physics.Here you have to collect not apples but eggs and snake's tail grows much faster.
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Pixelord
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
The simplest click runner for a long distance. Avoid the traps, jump over the abysses, run as far as possible from the haunting danger and maybe at the end expects salvation.
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Tactical Operations
Single-player alternative to Protect Me — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Protect Me.
Tactical Operations is a subsystem of investigative, organizational-preparatory, other actions and operational-search activities conducted under a single plan and aimed at solving individual intermediate tasks subordinated to the general objectives of investigating a criminal case.