Single-player games like Bathyscraft
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Bathyscraft, 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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Deeper
Single-player alternative to Bathyscraft — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Bathyscraft.
Go on expeditions with your friends to explore the depths in search of treasures, upgrade your gear, and dive back in deeper.
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Subcraft
Single-player alternative to Bathyscraft — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Bathyscraft.
Subcraft is a 2-3 player co-op submarine adventure. Dive beneath a frozen world, explore dangerous caves, mine resources, fight monsters, and help rebuild civilisation.
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NAUTUS
Single-player alternative to Bathyscraft — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Bathyscraft.
From the creators of Have a Nice Death comes a charmingly quirky island adventure with 4-player co-op! From above, catch your breath in a cozy sanctuary and befriend quirky locals. From below, take the helm of an upgradable submarine, fight mutant creatures, and craft vital gear. Explore NAUTUS!
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The Kaiyo Mission
Single-player alternative to Bathyscraft — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Bathyscraft.
Control a submarine or a diver into the depths of unknown underwater worlds and take photographs of alien animals, plants and artefacts. Continue your journey through this casual, side-scroller, exploration game and collect stars to unlock more secrets before travelling to an alien home planet.
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Trouble in Pacifica
Single-player alternative to Bathyscraft — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Bathyscraft.
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!
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Drop
Single-player alternative to Bathyscraft — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Bathyscraft.
An adventure game following the story of a young boy at sea. A story told purely through animation with no sound or script.
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Gravitaws
Single-player alternative to Bathyscraft — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Bathyscraft.
Gravitaws is a retro-style stage shooter inspired by Jaws (NES). Explore a dynamic overworld map. Collect research materials and upgrades, while evading an Alien invader. The story is delivered in classic style cutscenes. Fight bosses, survive, collect, fish, and bomb your way to victory.
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Surviving West
Single-player alternative to Bathyscraft — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Bathyscraft.
Surviving West takes you to a beautiful world with many things to do and locations to discover. A peaceful and calm start with focus on building and surviving. When you are ready you can explore the world and find its treasures. In Surviving West you decide.. but be prepared for everything.