Single-player games like Dead Dungeon
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Dead Dungeon, 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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Dungeon Escape
Single-player alternative to Dead Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead Dungeon.
Challenging 2D platformer with simple graphics and a great chiptune soundtrack.
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Super Meat Boy
Single-player alternative to Dead Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Dead Dungeon.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Single-player alternative to Dead Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead Dungeon.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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Spelunky
Single-player alternative to Dead Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Dead Dungeon.
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
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Downwell
Single-player alternative to Dead Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead Dungeon.
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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Volgarr the Viking
Single-player alternative to Dead Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead Dungeon.
Return to the Golden Age of arcades with a hardcore action platformer that pulls no punches! Possesses all the hallmarks of true classics like Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts (SNES), Rastan Saga (Arcade), Castlevania (NES) and more with precise controls, high challenge, and meticulous design.
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Abathor
Single-player alternative to Dead Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead Dungeon.
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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Slain: Back from Hell
Single-player alternative to Dead Dungeon — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dead Dungeon.
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.