Single-player games like Shockwaves
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Shockwaves, 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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HEXA-WORLD-3D
Single-player alternative to Shockwaves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shockwaves.
HEXA WORLD 3D is an atmospheric 3D hex-puzzle game with chain reactions, XP progression, tactical boosters, and three game modes: Level, Infinity, and Competitive. Build combinations, unlock maps and tile skins, set new records, and play at your own pace.
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Laser Lightshow
Single-player alternative to Shockwaves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shockwaves.
Manipulate lasers through hundreds of handcrafted puzzles using mirrors, prisms, teleporters, logic gates, wires, and dozens of unique mechanics. Then create, test, and share your own puzzles with a powerful built-in level editor offering virtually limitless possibilities.
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RETRIS
Single-player alternative to Shockwaves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shockwaves.
A fresh take on the the falling block puzzle genre. Embrace imperfection with glitches and broken pieces to overcome this new challenge. Chase high scores or learn new techniques in a puzzle mode with over 50 handcrafted puzzles.
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Watermelon Challenge
Single-player alternative to Shockwaves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shockwaves.
Face off in 'Watermelon Challenge,' the engaging puzzle game where players merge fruits to the rhythm of victory. Duel head-to-head, ascend the leaderboards, navigate a world filled with vibrant strategy, all while your dependable duck ally cheers you on to a peppy soundtrack!
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Railway Routes
Single-player alternative to Shockwaves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shockwaves.
Guide trains, build tracks, and solve relaxing grid-based railway puzzles. Plan the perfect route across 100+ handcrafted levels and watch your railway come to life.
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A Thread Between
Single-player alternative to Shockwaves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shockwaves.
Welcome, Pilot. The timeline has split. Who do you trust when restoring your fate? Solve 80 handcrafted levels. 4+ hours. Mechanically dense, consistently fresh.
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Math Hero - Minimalist Puzzle
Single-player alternative to Shockwaves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Shockwaves.
MATH HERO is a relaxing puzzle game with simple mechanics.Use simple addition and subtraction operations to reach the endpoint.
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ShapeGrid
Single-player alternative to Shockwaves — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Shockwaves.
ShapeGrid is a casual puzzle game. Find your way through different shapes and colors. Solve 70 hand-crafted puzzles or compete against other players in endless mode!
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Radiant Rush
Single-player alternative to Shockwaves — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Drift through psychedelic, retro-futuristic worlds that evolve in sync with a synthwave soundtrack. Embark on a cinematic journey through the stars to restore harmony to the galaxy.