Single-player games like Shallow Pond
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Shallow Pond, 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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Robo Rolo
Single-player alternative to Shallow Pond — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shallow Pond.
Play as R0-L0 (a spherical robot from outer space) to roll, jump, and bounce through 6 colorful worlds to collect energy shards, so they can return home! Robo Rolo is a physics-based 3D collectathon platformer with fine-tuned, skill based movement that's fun to play, and even more fun to master.
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Pru the Pigeon
Single-player alternative to Shallow Pond — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shallow Pond.
Pru the Pigeon is a bite-sized 3D platformer with precise and expressive controls. Join Pru on his quest to save his land Asasco. Explore and collect everything in sight!
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Ice Age Scrat's Nutty Adventure
Single-player alternative to Shallow Pond — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Shallow Pond.
Scrat’s on a brand new quest! Sabre-tooth squirrel Scrat is on a nutty quest! His prized possession is locked inside an ancient Scratazon Temple – and the only way to get it back is to retrieve four legendary Crystal Nuts, scattered across the land.
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Gwen The Hen 64
Single-player alternative to Shallow Pond — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shallow Pond.
Gwen the Hen 64 is a tiny 3D platformer collectathon, with precise controls and many different movement options.
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Effie
Single-player alternative to Shallow Pond — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shallow Pond.
Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!
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Misc. A Tiny Tale
Single-player alternative to Shallow Pond — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shallow Pond.
Meet Buddy and Bag Boy – two tiny robots with big hearts and an even bigger mission: spreading joy! After a mysterious explosion rains golden cogs and trash from the sky, it’s their job to collect, clean, and help each village while uncovering the secret behind the blast.
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Pumpkin Jack
Single-player alternative to Shallow Pond — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shallow Pond.
Pumpkin Jack is a Spooky Scary 3D platformer in which you embody Jack, the Mythical Pumpkin Lord! Dive into an Epic Adventure through otherworldly landscapes and help the Evil annihilate the Good!
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New Super Lucky's Tale
Single-player alternative to Shallow Pond — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Shallow Pond.
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers!