Single-player games like Shipwreck
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Shipwreck, 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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Ognisco
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shipwreck.
Ognisco is a short (1 - 2 hours ), top-down "search action adventure" game inspired by the games of 8-bit era. Your goal is to defeat all the bosses. To do it, you need to explore the world, find new skills, upgrades and secrets. If you're nostalgic for retro gaming, Ognisco is for you!
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Fables of Talumos
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shipwreck.
Fables of Talumos is a pixel-art adventure game set in the fantasy world of Talumos. The game has fast-paced and challenging combat, interesting characters, powerful weapons and items, and a unique fantasy setting.
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The Legend Of The Crystals
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shipwreck.
The Legend Of The Crystals is a story-driven fantasy action RPG where you will embark on an epic journey to uncover the secrets of the ancient crystals that bring balance to the world.
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Lenna's Inception
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shipwreck.
The legendary hero is dead, and a strange glitch is spreading across the kingdom. Explore dangerous dungeons, and defeat the eight archangels to restore order to an unraveling world in this epic action-adventure RPG.
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bit Dungeon II
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shipwreck.
bitDungeon II is fast action-adventure game with a giant overworld to explore. You are a spirit in an undead world of demons. Your "loved one's " grave has been desecrated. Fight through these corrupted lands, and bring peace to her soul.
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UnMetal
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shipwreck.
UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.
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Anodyne
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shipwreck.
A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!
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Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shipwreck.
Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
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Legend of Zero
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Shipwreck.
This is the next installment of Legend of Cina, it's a bit more simple and hopefully you will like it.
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Awakening
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shipwreck.
Put an end to the chaos in this 2D action platformer! Engage in hand-to-hand combat against the gangs of Everseam, earn upgrades, and take down bosses vying for control of the city
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Polychromatic
Single-player alternative to Shipwreck — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Free To Play with Shipwreck.
Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.