Single-player games like Ryder
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Ryder, 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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Dreaming Worlds
Single-player alternative to Ryder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ryder.
Dive into the dreaming worlds of the four dream keepers and find out why they don't answer anymore. Rescue the trapped inhabitants of the dream worlds, change the dreams back to good and discover mysterious places and puzzles. But something dark will stand in your way.
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Chicks In Trouble
Single-player alternative to Ryder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ryder.
A peaceful farm is thrown into chaos when a mother hen's chicks mysteriously vanish! Team up with the brave father rooster and embark on a quirky, obstacle-filled adventure to bring them home. Grab your mouse or gamepad—it's time to save the flock!
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The Islet & Leviathan
Single-player alternative to Ryder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ryder.
A healing and wonderful ecological exploration survival game that includes elements of collection and construction.
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Hubert
Single-player alternative to Ryder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ryder.
Play as a working shepherd dog protecting his flock and the only human who trusts him. As wolves draw closer, you must face the growing divide between the world you serve and the wild that calls to you. Herd sheep, track scents, and guard the farm across rugged northern lands.
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Nomori
Single-player alternative to Ryder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ryder.
Nomori is a mind-bending adventure game where you control time and space to journey through a whimsical spirit world. Take shortcuts through portals, rotate your perspective, and control the flow of time to solve puzzles that are out of this world.
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Adapta Solva
Single-player alternative to Ryder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ryder.
Embark on a journey through a mysterious dying forest. Absorb magical powers, punch, climb, freeze, and dash your way through elemental obstacles, rescue lost creatures, and restore life to a forgotten world while uncovering the secrets of its past.
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Dream Of Forgotten Songs
Single-player alternative to Ryder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ryder.
Fox collects gems and songs in dream world adventure. Explore dream world. Solve puzzles. Collect fragments of songs. Find the way to home! Indie game by solo developer. With love from Ukraine!
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Flutter Away
Single-player alternative to Ryder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ryder.
Enjoy the serenity of the Amazon rainforest in this cozy short nature exploration game. As a butterfly researcher on a five-day camping trip, explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends, and journal the discoveries found along the way!
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Hue Factory
Single-player alternative to Ryder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Ryder.
A colorful, minimalist automation game. Place machines, mix colors, and manage the flow of an evolving factory. Listen to the hum of the machines and watch the colors blend while keeping your lines efficient.