Single-player games like Cave Digger
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Cave Digger, 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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Cave Digger VR
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cave Digger.
Cave Digger VR is a virtual reality mining game in an alternative western setting. Gear up with numerous unique tools and explore the town and the depths of the mountain. Discover secrets, easter eggs and multiple endings!
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Lil' Quests
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cave Digger.
Where every Quest ends in Laughs and Chaos. Lil' Quests is a sandbox, adventure, co-op game with wacky physics, funny moments, and horses!
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Hong Kong Obscure
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cave Digger.
The year was 1999. Something happened that shook the world and it all ended up in the 2nd Dust district of Hong Kong. Big Pharma, Influential Political figures, OP-SEC Corporations, webs of spies with absence of allegiance. The truth is there, its all documented. Just have to connect the dots...
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Area 86
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cave Digger.
Area 86 is a physics-based escape room puzzle game. Control your robot in an interactive environment. Push, pick, throw, activate or destroy objects to escape.
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Assassin at Crimson Keep
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Cave Digger.
Assassin at Crimson Keep is a short, point and click visual novel set in a dark, quasi-fantasy world. After a botched assassination attempt, you pursue the King into his lair known as the Crimson Keep. Your small choices can have great consequences, either for good or for evil.
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Sweet Land Survival
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cave Digger.
Sweet Land is an action-survival game with crafting: play a bear stranded on a candy island. Manage hunger, fish, gather food, and use jams to stay strong. Two allied bears help you collect resources and fight strange creatures. Quick wits and teamwork keep you alive.
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SteamWorld Dig
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cave Digger.
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
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The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Cave Digger.
Experience the Myth of Frankenstein through the innocent eyes of his creature. Make decisions and change people's view that you will meet on your way. Now, the myth is in your hands, so how are you going to end it?
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ArtPulse
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Spawn and combine shapes, colors and freehand painting to sync them seamlessly into the background music. Let your creativity flow free!
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Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cave Digger.
Go on a mysterious journey in the wildlands in this 1-4-player VR action-adventure game inspired by Western, Dieselpunk and Lovecraftian themes. Explore old mines, nautical caves and ruins of ancient civs to unravel the secrets of the valleys. But beware! Best to keep a 6-shooter close just in case.
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Cave Digger 2
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cave Digger.
Go on a mysterious journey in the wildlands in this 1-4-player action-adventure game inspired by Western, Dieselpunk and Lovecraftian themes. Explore old mines, nautical caves and ruins of ancient civs to unravel the secrets of the valleys. But beware! Best to keep a 6-shooter close just in case.
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Sunstone of Time
Single-player alternative to Cave Digger — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Cave Digger.
Step into the role of a brilliant scientist whose fascination with ancient relics leads to an unexpected journey through history. Sunstone of Time is a historical VR odyssey where exploration, secrets, and intricate puzzle-solving are your keys to survival in the vibrant world of the Aztecs.