Single-player games like Out There Somewhere
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Out There Somewhere, 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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Camera Obscura
Single-player alternative to Out There Somewhere — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Out There Somewhere.
An ancient tower in a forgotten land. A lone photographer on a desperate search. Facing dangerous animals, crumbling architecture, and perilous pitfalls, can you reach the summit of the Tower, and perhaps, redemption?
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1 Screen Platformer
Single-player alternative to Out There Somewhere — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Out There Somewhere.
This is a SHORT, 2D PLATFORMER with TIGHT CONTROLS about exploring a single level to get past a bunch of TRAPS. There is an EASY mode and a HARD mode depending on your skill level.
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The Way
Single-player alternative to Out There Somewhere — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Out There Somewhere.
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
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Escape Goat
Single-player alternative to Out There Somewhere — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Out There Somewhere.
Escape Goat is a puzzle platformer where you take control of a goat, who has been imprisoned for witchcraft, and overcome traps and obstacles to escape the Prison of Agnus. Fear not, for with your supreme agility, sturdy horns, and the help of a magic mouse friend, you can turn the tables on foes and use the environment to your advantage.
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VVVVVV
Single-player alternative to Out There Somewhere — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Out There Somewhere.
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
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La-Mulana
Single-player alternative to Out There Somewhere — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Out There Somewhere.
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
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Squirbs
Single-player alternative to Out There Somewhere — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Out There Somewhere.
Squirbs is a challenging puzzle-platformer in which you control two cute blue Squirbs simultaneously with one set of controls. Looking for an awesomely difficult game? That's Squirbs.
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Defy Gravity Extended
Single-player alternative to Out There Somewhere — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Out There Somewhere.
Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.
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Portal
Single-player alternative to Out There Somewhere — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Out There Somewhere.
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.