Single-player games like Living Shadows
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Living Shadows, 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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UNGALAND!
Single-player alternative to Living Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Living Shadows.
"Dive into a prehistoric world of adventure where the power of primal seeds changes everything. Unlock abilities, attach them to your weapons, and face challenges in a vibrant land full of action, and surprises."
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Fire and Water: Spirits of the Forest
Single-player alternative to Living Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Living Shadows.
Embark on this two-player adventure in a colorful world to forge a strong bond with your friend, partner, or family. Overcome challenging puzzles. Unleash your unique playstyle using the diverse abilities of Fire, Water, and 5 other forest spirits.
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ROSE
Single-player alternative to Living Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Living Shadows.
“The journalist who lost his daughter unveils the veil of truth with his light”
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Frog Fall
Single-player alternative to Living Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Living Shadows.
Eskweenkleh Brahvoh, I made you to escape this labyrinthine prison. Forget their gravity; you bring your own. Embrace confusion; leap over the impossible, roll on, and, kohn ehl fahbohr dehdyohs, bounce high enough to charm the world’s corpse.
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Brooke Vs. World Doom
Single-player alternative to Living Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Living Shadows.
Brooke Vs. World Doom is an explosive sidescrolling shooter with crazy weapons, wacky powerups, and snappy mechanics! Put an end to an evil ring of corporations before they eliminate all things fun!
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Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition
Single-player alternative to Living Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Living Shadows.
Tomba is back for more in Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition, a celebration of the often overlooked sequel to the legendary platformer, Tomba!
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Mira and the Legend of the Djinns
Single-player alternative to Living Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Living Shadows.
An epic 2D pixel art style Metroidvania, inspired by Moroccan culture and spiritual traditions. Wield powerful ancient weapons and forge your way through unrelenting deserts, crumbling necropoli, floating islands and dangerous mountains as you try to uncover the secret of the last Djinn.
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Ruffy and the Riverside
Single-player alternative to Living Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Living Shadows.
In Ruffy and the Riverside, you wield the magic SWAP to Copy & Paste textures - turn ice into lava or waterfalls into vines! Explore, fight, skate on straw bales, and unleash your imagination in this quirky open-world action game. Dive into an adventure that lets you literally change the world!