Single-player games like Even the Ocean
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Even the Ocean, 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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Sephonie
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Even the Ocean.
In this 3D, story-driven platforming adventure, explore an uninhabited island's massive cave network. Learn about the heroes' psyches as you explore lush caverns, subterranean oceans, and surreal cityscapes, all while meeting surprising creatures! By Anodyne & Angeline Era's devs!
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Timespinner
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Even the Ocean.
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
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Neva
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Even the Ocean.
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
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Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Even the Ocean.
A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.
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Celeste
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Even the Ocean.
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
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Viola: The Heroine's Melody
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Even the Ocean.
Viola: The Heroine's Melody is the musical Platformer/RPG! After failing at violin practice for the hundredth time, Viola becomes trapped inside her instrument's fantastical world. Join her adventure to find her way back home, aided by the diverse ensemble of friends she meets along the way.
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Ynglet
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Even the Ocean.
In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.
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INSIDE
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Even the Ocean.
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.
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Anodyne
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Even the Ocean.
A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!
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Angeline Era
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Even the Ocean.
Explore a secret-filled land in this 3D Action-Adventure, where every level is hidden in plain sight! Travel and fight through a vast, unmarked overworld. The next surprise is only a single search away!
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All Our Asias
Single-player alternative to Even the Ocean — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Even the Ocean.
In this free 3D adventure, explore someone's mind and discover their secrets in a surreal story about a father, son, Asian-America and more. Explore a dying father's "Memory World", and travel to familiar, supernatural spaces. By Melos, co-creator of Anodyne and Angeline Era.