Single-player games like Master of the Forbidden Sea
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Master of the Forbidden Sea, 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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Diluvion: Resubmerged
Single-player alternative to Master of the Forbidden Sea — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Master of the Forbidden Sea.
Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.
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Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
Single-player alternative to Master of the Forbidden Sea — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Master of the Forbidden Sea.
Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!
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DAVE THE DIVER
Single-player alternative to Master of the Forbidden Sea — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Master of the Forbidden Sea.
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
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UFO 50
Single-player alternative to Master of the Forbidden Sea — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Master of the Forbidden Sea.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
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CrossCode
Single-player alternative to Master of the Forbidden Sea — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Master of the Forbidden Sea.
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
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Infernax
Single-player alternative to Master of the Forbidden Sea — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Master of the Forbidden Sea.
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
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UnderMine
Single-player alternative to Master of the Forbidden Sea — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Master of the Forbidden Sea.
An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.
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Evoland
Single-player alternative to Master of the Forbidden Sea — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Master of the Forbidden Sea.
Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.
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Moonbase Down
Single-player alternative to Master of the Forbidden Sea — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Master of the Forbidden Sea.
After retrieving an unknown radio emitting object from the asteroid belt in the year 2184, all contact is lost with Moonbase One. You have been sent to investigate the ten-story complex and recover the unsent crew logs.