Single-player games like Shards Between Us
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Shards Between Us, 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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The Little Witch and The Lost Memories
Single-player alternative to Shards Between Us — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards Between Us.
The Little Witch and The Lost Memories is an exploration-based adventure game set in the dreams of a girl who has lost her memories. The game's story unfolds as she uncovers various secrets while exploring her dream world.
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Wintermoor Tactics Club
Single-player alternative to Shards Between Us — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards Between Us.
Wintermoor Tactics Club is a story about surviving high school, with gameplay inspired by tactics RPGs and visual novels.
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Sanfu
Single-player alternative to Shards Between Us — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards Between Us.
2000年，山城市新闻频道的电视画面莫名跳出一则旧广告，而广告的代言人是已经去世的特异功能少年——三眼神童。有传闻三眼神童的亡魂劫持了电视信号。 调查局受命展开调查。随着调查的深入，一个藏在黑暗处的犯罪团伙逐渐浮出水面。
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Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
Single-player alternative to Shards Between Us — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards Between Us.
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
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Leila
Single-player alternative to Shards Between Us — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards Between Us.
Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect.
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HIVESWAP: ACT 2
Single-player alternative to Shards Between Us — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards Between Us.
Continue Joey and Xefros’s adventure through the dark and dangerous planet Alternia. Meet dozens of unique and memorable characters, some more helpful than others, as you navigate this volatile alien culture. Hurry up! There’s a train to catch.
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Closer the Distance
Single-player alternative to Shards Between Us — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Shards Between Us.
Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.
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The Almost Gone
Single-player alternative to Shards Between Us — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shards Between Us.
Experience the intricate dioramas and connections of your life, and the ripples we all make, in this award-winning narrative puzzle game about death, loss, and mental health.