Single-player games like Neva
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Neva, 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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GRIS
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
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Planet of Lana
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
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Deer & Boy
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
In this poetic cinematic platformer, a runaway boy meets a fawn. As their bond grows, so do their abilities and the emotional weight of their journey, where silence speaks louder than words.
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Eternal Hope
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Eternal Hope is a puzzle platformer game that follows the story of Ti’bi – a boy who must embark on a journey of love and hope to find his beloved’s soul.
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Constance
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
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Even the Ocean
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
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Sea of Solitude
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Neva.
When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.
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Koira
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.
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COCOON
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.
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Child of Light
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
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Sky: Children of the Light
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.
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NAIAD
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, minimalist and colorful adventure. Flow with Naiad across a mysterious river and interact with its fauna and flora to discover little secrets. Enjoy a wholesome experience with an original and dreamy visual style.
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Monument Valley
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.
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Sable
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
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Sword of the Sea
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Neva.
Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with fast movement inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games.
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INSIDE
Single-player alternative to Neva — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Neva.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.