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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Touhou: Beyond Gensokyo
Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Into the Waves.
Discover the mysteries of Gensokyo through the lens of Shin, a photographer from the outside world. In this immersive visual novel, join forces with the shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei to unravel the truth behind this incident and stop the enigmatic Kurohana.
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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!
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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.
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Ecosphere
Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.
A Fantasy / Steampunk Visual Novel in which you'll make hearts skip a beat! You are Arane Kross, a talented engineer capable of controlling nature with a machine: the Ecosphere! What will be your impact?
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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?
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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.
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The seven days i spent with you
Single-player alternative to Into the Waves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Into the Waves.
With the enigmatic girl who imprisoned you――seven days in an unfamiliar room.
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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!
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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.