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Single-player games like Tidewood

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Tidewood, 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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    Undefined Survivors -アンディファインド サバイバーズ- — Steam game cover

    Undefined Survivors -アンディファインド サバイバーズ-

    Single-player alternative to Tidewood — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Tidewood.

    This open-world survival crafting game puts you, an amnesiac protagonist, on a journey to rediscover your true self. Explore islands and oceans, crafting weapons, watercraft, and shelters to survive. Face threats as you uncover the mysteries of your past and reclaim lost memories.

    2025ActionAdventureEarly Access29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Out Fishing — Steam game cover

    Out Fishing

    Single-player alternative to Tidewood — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tidewood.

    Fish, sell, upgrade your gear, and build your camp in this first-person horror fishing game. Explore a haunted forest and uncover clues about a forgotten disappearance near the lake, but return before nightfall, as danger lurks beneath the water.

    IndieAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Isle Of Pirates — Steam game cover

    Isle Of Pirates

    Single-player alternative to Tidewood — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Tidewood.

    Ahoy, Captain! Build your pirate tavern, explore hidden islands, find treasures, and expand your crew. Defend your island from enemies and rise to become a legendary pirate in Isle of Pirates!

    AdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Frost Survival VR — Steam game cover

    Frost Survival VR

    Single-player alternative to Tidewood — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tidewood.

    Sandbox Survival in VR. Face a frozen wilderness solo or in co-op - build a shelter, craft tools, hunt for food, and manage your resources to endure harsh conditions. Strategize your moves against unpredictable weather and lurking dangers. And remember to keep yourself safe and sane!

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Echo: The dolphin story — Steam game cover

    Echo: The dolphin story

    Single-player alternative to Tidewood — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tidewood.

    Echo: The Dolphin Story is a single-player game that can also be played with friends in co-op mode (up to five players). Join forces, explore the world, and find your pod!

    IndieAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sea Warden — Steam game cover

    Sea Warden

    Single-player alternative to Tidewood — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tidewood.

    Sea Warden is a co-op survival adventure set on the back of Ao, a giant sea turtle journeying across a shattered world. Build, craft, explore, and defend your living base as you travel between forgotten islands in search of lost knowledge and stranded souls.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Trouble in Pacifica — Steam game cover

    Trouble in Pacifica

    Single-player alternative to Tidewood — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tidewood.

    Explore the Pacifica archipelago, different islands, secrets and villages await you...Earn money by fishing in a fishing mini-game. Hunt down the sea monster with your upgraded boat and save your home!

    2024IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Under a Rock — Steam game cover

    Under a Rock

    Single-player alternative to Tidewood — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tidewood.

    A procedural open-world survival craft game for 1-10 players. Explore a primitive but dangerous place with a different evolutionary path; here, wildlife is oversized, Neanderthals still exist, and curses are real.

    IndieAdventureEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →