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Single-player games like Ed's world story

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Ed's world story, 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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    KnightMan — Steam game cover

    KnightMan

    Single-player alternative to Ed's world story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ed's world story.

    KnightMan is a 2D pixel art retro style platformer. Play as KnightMan, a heroic warrior who has taken it upon himself to save the 5 realms from the clutches of evil. Traverse through 20 hand-crafted levels across 5 unique zones, each populated by a variety of enemies and hazards.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Exolotl : ZIAN — Steam game cover

    Exolotl : ZIAN

    Single-player alternative to Ed's world story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ed's world story.

    Zian the Exolotl need to save their planet from King Orion invasion Platform game adventure with 5 Exolotl Character which can be switch character, youcan use it in each different level with special moving and ability including SWORD, BOXING, MAGIC, GUNNER, EVEN THROWING TOYS !!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep — Steam game cover

    The Swordfish: Knight of the Deep

    Single-player alternative to Ed's world story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ed's world story.

    Embark on an epic adventure as a sword-wielding fish and restore order to the kingdom's depths. Explore an ocean world full of adorable characters, menacing foes, and hidden wonders.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Makis Adventure — Steam game cover

    Makis Adventure

    Single-player alternative to Ed's world story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ed's world story.

    Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    PSYCRON — Steam game cover

    PSYCRON

    Single-player alternative to Ed's world story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Ed's world story.

    A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

    2021ActionAdventure6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Primal Planet — Steam game cover

    Primal Planet

    Single-player alternative to Ed's world story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ed's world story.

    Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chronicles of the Wolf — Steam game cover

    Chronicles of the Wolf

    Single-player alternative to Ed's world story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ed's world story.

    Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blasphemous 2 — Steam game cover

    Blasphemous 2

    Single-player alternative to Ed's world story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ed's world story.

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →