Single-player games like Proteus
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Proteus, 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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Dear Esther
Single-player alternative to Proteus — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Proteus.
Begin a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.
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A Short Hike
Single-player alternative to Proteus — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Proteus.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
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Everything
Single-player alternative to Proteus — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Proteus.
Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.
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MirrorMoon EP
Single-player alternative to Proteus — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Proteus.
MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving.
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ABZU
Single-player alternative to Proteus — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Proteus.
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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Eastshade
Single-player alternative to Proteus — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Proteus.
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
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PANORAMICAL
Single-player alternative to Proteus — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Proteus.
Manipulate the look, sound, and feel of more than a dozen mesmerizing landscapes in this immersive musical adventure through space and time.
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FRACT OSC
Single-player alternative to Proteus — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Proteus.
FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.