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Single-player games like Into the Waves

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Into the Waves, 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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    Arderico's Journey — Steam game cover

    Arderico's Journey

    Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    Set off on an exciting swashbuckling quest in this classic Fantasy Choose Your Own Adventure! Meet charming characters, fight dangerous foes, and uncover a nefarious intrigue. Experience seamless and reactive storytelling. Prove your innocence, find your destiny, relish the journey!

    2024IndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Devil on Your Shoulder — Steam game cover

    Devil on Your Shoulder

    Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    See your name in lights on Broadway! Find fame, fortune, and true love! All it costs is your immortal soul.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Suzerain — Steam game cover

    Suzerain

    Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?

    2020IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Enelia: Dawn of Madness — Steam game cover

    Enelia: Dawn of Madness

    Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Nauris, where enchanting landscapes hide terrifying secrets: the strange behavior of elders, sinister rituals of priests, and the disappearance of citizens. Madness lurks everywhere – will you master it or become its victim? The choice is yours.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll — Steam game cover

    Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll

    Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: the romanticism of the Eighties, mystery and intrigues, betrayal and sacrifice, hatred and passion — all this and more in the new game from the creators of the legendary visual novel Everlasting Summer!

    2022IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature — Steam game cover

    The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature

    Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    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?

    2019IndieAdventureCasual15.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Band Camp Boyfriend — Steam game cover

    Band Camp Boyfriend

    Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Will you lead your marching band to victory as drum major? Explore band camp and attend rehearsal alongside an unforgettable cast of characters, where every choice matters. Find love or face tragedy in 7 routes with 35+ different endings in this colorful, musically-rich otome visual novel.

    2023Simulation10.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut — Steam game cover

    Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

    Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    M.A.D. Cliff - All Quiet On The Bridge — Steam game cover

    M.A.D. Cliff - All Quiet On The Bridge

    Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.

    “M.A.D. Cliff - All Quiet On The Bridge” is a VR exclusive first person fantasy shooter. Filled with impressive special effects and exiting game tracks.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →