Single-player games like Death in the Water 2
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Death in the Water 2, 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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Shark Attack Deathmatch 2
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water 2.
Combat in Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 is savage, gritty, and brutal. Players hunt each other down in various game modes with the constant threat of terrifying sharks joining in on the bloodshed. Tear divers apart as you take on the role as the ocean's top apex predator, The Great White.
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Death in the Water
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water 2.
How long will you survive in this open water diving experience as you go head to head with terrifying Great Whites as they threaten to tear you apart?!
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Depth
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water 2.
Play as a shark or a diver in a dark aquatic world and overcome your enemies by employing cunning, teamwork, and stealth. Depth blends tension and visceral action as you team up against AI or be matched with other players in heart pounding combat.
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Wasted Shot
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water 2.
Wasted Shot is a open world VR game inspired by GTA. It features in game shops, pedestrians, cars, weapons, a customizable character, physics based gameplay and more.
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Freediving Hunter Spearfishing the World
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water 2.
Defeat spearfishing challengers and unlock new places around the world. Buy new masks, fins, guns, wetsuits and flashlights to gain advantage. Conquer the ocean depths. Ward off hungry sharks trying to steal your fish and avoid a deadly blackout.
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Slavania
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water 2.
Fantasy metroidvania with a moral choice and hunting the bosses who are not going to patiently wait for you in their lair. Study the monsters. Track'em. Kill'em. Exploration of the vast interconnected fairytale world, an acrobatic combat system and weird locals are what awaits you.
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Depth Hunter 2: Deep Dive
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water 2.
Depth Hunter 2 is an underwater hunting game, allowing the complete experience of the spearfishing extreme sport!
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Savant - Ascent REMIX
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water 2.
Savant - Ascent REMIX is an explosive shoot-em-up / scrolling shooter, starring an acrobatic wizard on an elevator-ride. Unlock destructive spells & acrobatic moves as you survive through a tower brimming with robotic fiends!
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Subnautica
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Death in the Water 2.
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
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Safari Cannon
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Explore the wilds of the African Safari and discover all the wild beasts of the savannah. From elephants to monkeys, you'll encounter a host of creatures who will try to stop you. It's a fun game for the whole family - so come on, join the adventure!