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Single-player games like Seas of Hydra

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Seas of Hydra, 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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    UltraCook — Steam game cover

    UltraCook

    Single-player alternative to Seas of Hydra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Seas of Hydra.

    Can you handle the heat? Can you handle the pressure? Put your multitasking skills to the test with UltraCook! The ultimate arcade cooking simulator.

    2024IndieSimulationEarly Access6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cropolution — Steam game cover

    Cropolution

    Single-player alternative to Seas of Hydra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Seas of Hydra.

    In Cropolution, you’re not just a farmer—you’re a pioneer in the future of agriculture! Join forces with a team of scientists as you experiment and evolve entirely new species of crops, bugs, and fish. Will you rise to the challenge and revolutionize the world’s ecosystems?

    2024IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Meadgard — Steam game cover

    Meadgard

    Single-player alternative to Seas of Hydra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Seas of Hydra.

    A chaotic 1-4 player co-op adventure where you and your friends create the ultimate Viking tavern. Hunt mystical beasts by day, cook and serve rowdy patrons by night, and survive the wrath of Norse gods when the mead stops flowing.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Keep It Live — Steam game cover

    Keep It Live

    Single-player alternative to Seas of Hydra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Seas of Hydra.

    Keep-it-Live is a small, singleplayer high-score game in which you assume the role of a live stream chat moderator. Your job is to ban any messages that violate the stream’s rules. Will you let the stream get taken down, or are you prepared to Keep it Live?

    2022IndieSimulation3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Aquarist - My First Job — Steam game cover

    Aquarist - My First Job

    Single-player alternative to Seas of Hydra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Seas of Hydra.

    Get your first job in the Aquarist! Learn how to set up aquarium, decorate it and take care of your fish!

    2021IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chopex — Steam game cover

    Chopex

    Single-player alternative to Seas of Hydra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Seas of Hydra.

    Combine ingredient cards, use kitchen tools, and serve orders before time runs out! Chopex is a cozy pixel art card game where you chop, grill, and plate your way through increasingly hectic kitchens.

    2026IndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hermes: Tricks of Thanatos — Steam game cover

    Hermes: Tricks of Thanatos

    Single-player alternative to Seas of Hydra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Seas of Hydra.

    Someone has thrown open the Gates of Hell and is letting the damned escape into the realm of the living! Battle malevolent spirits, call on demigods to provide aid and restore life to a besieged world!

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crop Chronicles — Steam game cover

    Crop Chronicles

    Single-player alternative to Seas of Hydra — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Seas of Hydra.

    Fast-paced farm management game where quick action is key. Each level tests you with tight deadlines and complex orders. Play solo or join friends in co-op or PvP and ensure satisfy what your customers demand. Fast action and smart collaboration are your tools to success!

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →