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Single-player games like Circles of hell

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Circles of hell, 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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    World Splitter — Steam game cover

    World Splitter

    Single-player alternative to Circles of hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Circles of hell.

    World-Splitter is a 2D² puzzle platformer challenging you with multidimensional puzzles.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Frincess&Cnight — Steam game cover

    Frincess&Cnight

    Single-player alternative to Circles of hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Circles of hell.

    Frincess&Cnight is a single-screen puzzle-platformer game about struggle and love between Frog princess and Cat knight.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Trine 6: Together in Time — Steam game cover

    Trine 6: Together in Time

    Single-player alternative to Circles of hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Circles of hell.

    Trine 6: Together in Time is a co-op puzzle platformer for 1–4 players. Wit, timing, and teamwork collide as you solve perplexing puzzles, engage cunning creatures, and traverse perilous paths in the next adventure through Trine’s iconic fantasy world.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mischief — Steam game cover

    Mischief

    Single-player alternative to Circles of hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Circles of hell.

    Mischief is a delightful and imaginative action/adventure video game where you step into the paws of a courageous rat, navigating through a captivating world within the nooks and crannies of a typical home and a bustling backyard solo or with up to four local players!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Serious Sam 3: BFE — Steam game cover

    Serious Sam 3: BFE

    Single-player alternative to Circles of hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Circles of hell.

    Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!

    2011ActionIndie29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dreampainters — Steam game cover

    Dreampainters

    Single-player alternative to Circles of hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Circles of hell.

    Put your creativity to the test in this first-person puzzle game! Discover the surreal world of an artist's dreams and use a paintbrush to unfold its mysteries with striking colors. Or grab a friend to paint your dreams together in two-player co-op mode!

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition — Steam game cover

    Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition

    Single-player alternative to Circles of hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Circles of hell.

    Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

    2014ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Aegis Defenders — Steam game cover

    Aegis Defenders

    Single-player alternative to Circles of hell — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Circles of hell.

    Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →