Single-player games like Obduction
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Obduction, 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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Myst
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
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The Witness
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.
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Riven
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
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Quern - Undying Thoughts
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Obduction.
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
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MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!
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Kairo
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
Enter the lost world of Kairo. Explore vast abandoned monuments. Bring strange and ancient machinery back to life. Slowly uncover the true purpose of Kairo and fulfil a great destiny.Kairo is an atmospheric 3D exploration and puzzle solving game.
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FRACT OSC
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
FRACT is a musical exploration game. You arrive in a forgotten place and explore the vast and unfamiliar landscape to discover the secrets of a world built on sound. You rebuild its machinery by solving puzzles and bring the world back to life by shaping sound and creating music in the game.
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The Solus Project
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
The Solus Project is a single player exploration adventure with survival elements. The adventure is set on a mysterious planet and is the spiritual successor to The Ball - 2010 PC Gamer Action/Adventure Game Of The Year...
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The Eyes of Ara
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
Explore a vast, mysterious castle riddled with secret rooms and challenging puzzles in this award-winning puzzle adventure.
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Return of the Obra Dinn
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
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The Room
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
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Outer Wilds
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Obduction.
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
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Spelunx and the Caves of Mr. Seudo
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Obduction.
Professor Spelunx and Mr. Seudo are studying Planet X, a place full of mystery and adventure. There's a surprise around every turn, a huge world to explore and dozens of mini-games to enjoy. Spelunx and the Caves of Mr.
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Obsidian
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Obduction.
Venture into the surreal worlds of Obƨidian...if you dare. In Obƨidian, your life is in your hands, so tread carefully. Forget everything you know about existence and prepare to be flipped on your ear. Welcome to the unknown...
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Haven Moon
Single-player alternative to Obduction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Obduction.
Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.