Single-player games like The Pathless
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to The Pathless, 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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Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
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Sable
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
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Praey for the Gods
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Pathless.
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
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Demon Tides
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The Pathless.
Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!
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Sword of the Sea
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with fast movement inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games.
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BLACKTAIL
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The Pathless.
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
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ABZU
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
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Night Stones
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with The Pathless.
You awake in Mythica, a cozy island where magical stones change day to night. Explore winding paths or venture into the wilds with your trusty glider and sailboat. To return home, you must befriend quirky townsfolk, discover hidden treasures, master magic, and face enemies in clever puzzle combat.
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Journey
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender - Quest for Balance
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with The Pathless.
Team Avatar is back! Relive the epic adventure of the original Avatar: The Last Airbender series, as you play as Aang and his 8 friends to explore the most unique locations from the series, solve challenging puzzles and experience the most heart touching moments of Aang’s story
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Solar Ash
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The Pathless.
From the creators of the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter comes the high-speed and gravity-bending world of Solar Ash.
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AER Memories of Old
Single-player alternative to The Pathless — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Pathless.
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.