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Single-player games like YerAna: The Tree of Life

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to YerAna: The Tree of Life, 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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    Kena: Bridge of Spirits — Steam game cover

    Kena: Bridge of Spirits

    Single-player alternative to YerAna: The Tree of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with YerAna: The Tree of Life.

    A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Herdles — Steam game cover

    Herdles

    Single-player alternative to YerAna: The Tree of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with YerAna: The Tree of Life.

    An adorable open world platformer where you play as a magical dog. Zoom around a vibrant landscape, using an evolving arsenal of abilities to explore, solve challenges and discover secrets – one bark at a time!

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    South of Midnight — Steam game cover

    South of Midnight

    Single-player alternative to YerAna: The Tree of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with YerAna: The Tree of Life.

    South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

    2025ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hexrite — Steam game cover

    Hexrite

    Single-player alternative to YerAna: The Tree of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with YerAna: The Tree of Life.

    You are a sorcerer seeking to fulfil a magical ritual to summon an ancient dead deity. Cast mystical domes, explore fantastical realms and meet a peculiar cast of characters in this stylized PS2-inspired action-platformer!

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nyra and the Garden of Moros — Steam game cover

    Nyra and the Garden of Moros

    Single-player alternative to YerAna: The Tree of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with YerAna: The Tree of Life.

    The prison of Moros is broken. Seek the legendary seals of the Keepers in this moody, open world, action-adventure. Nyra must remake the prison before the corruption of Moros comes to full bloom.

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    Dali's Adventure: Lost Worlds — Steam game cover

    Dali's Adventure: Lost Worlds

    Single-player alternative to YerAna: The Tree of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with YerAna: The Tree of Life.

    A mysterious vortex pulls you out of reality. Play as Max, trapped between unknown worlds. Explore, observe, and solve puzzles to progress… but something may try to stop you. 🎮 Demo available — add it to your wishlist.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jusant — Steam game cover

    Jusant

    Single-player alternative to YerAna: The Tree of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with YerAna: The Tree of Life.

    Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Deer & Boy — Steam game cover

    Deer & Boy

    Single-player alternative to YerAna: The Tree of Life — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with YerAna: The Tree of Life.

    In this poetic cinematic platformer, a runaway boy meets a fawn. As their bond grows, so do their abilities and the emotional weight of their journey, where silence speaks louder than words.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →