Single-player games like Botanica
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Botanica, 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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PARRYMAN
Single-player alternative to Botanica — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botanica.
'Parryman' is a hardcore action game where you fight using only the counterattack skill of parrying. Put your parrying skills to the test with 'Parryman'.
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Dream Doctor
Single-player alternative to Botanica — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botanica.
Dream Doctor is a platformer BOSS RUSH where you take on the role of a "psychologist", capable of entering your patients' dreams to confront their worst nightmares through brute force.
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Moylo
Single-player alternative to Botanica — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botanica.
Moylo is a classical hand-drawn action game with melee combat and intense boss battles. Animated frame by frame in a classic rubber hose cartoon style in 1930s & 1940s, explore a world swallowed by the shadow of death, master combat, and overcome relentless enemies.
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Ocean Planet
Single-player alternative to Botanica — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botanica.
Button and Drop Bear live rent-free above their friend's steam bun shop. When their friend goes missing, it's up to them to figure out what happened and bring them home.
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奇兽异传
Single-player alternative to Botanica — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botanica.
This is a 2D platform action shooting fantasy game where you play as four animal characters fighting against enemies. In the game, you level up by defeating enemies, learning new skills, and acquiring items and equipment. The game features a variety of amazing skills, items, and unique equipment.
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Hoa
Single-player alternative to Botanica — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Botanica.
Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
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Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag
Single-player alternative to Botanica — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botanica.
Master the powers of three Celtic Heroes in this hand-drawn action platformer! Solve challenging puzzles, slay unworldly demons, and cross beautiful landscapes by swapping instantly between characters. With an all-original Celtic soundtrack. You've never heard of it, so it must be mythical!
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Voidwrought
Single-player alternative to Botanica — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Botanica.
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.