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Single-player games like Depth-Bound

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Depth-Bound, 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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    Bridge to the Abyss — Steam game cover

    Bridge to the Abyss

    Single-player alternative to Depth-Bound — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    A fish-dodging bullet hell?! Dive as deep as you can! Survive as long as you can! And if you can, return to the surface...

    ActionSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Upstream — Steam game cover

    Upstream

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

    Play as a salmon journeying home in this challenging physics based platformer using only two buttons! Remember that on a voyage through innumerable obstacles and constant danger, it is your reaction to adversity that determines your success.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Orion Blue — Steam game cover

    Orion Blue

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

    Orion Blue is a cozy fishing adventure set on a beautiful alien planet. Catch fish, gather resources, and build relationships with the locals. Play actively, or relax and let the game progress with Idle Mode.

    2026SportsIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Loopquarium — Steam game cover

    Loopquarium

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

    Loopquarium is an aquarium roguelite where you assemble a school of fish with unique abilities to repel invading apex predators. Start with a group of guppies, grow your population, and balance predator and prey to discover insane combos every run.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Angler's Journey — Steam game cover

    Angler's Journey

    Single-player alternative to Depth-Bound — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Depth-Bound.

    This idle clicker demands you battle for every catch, from small fry to mighty bosses. Arm yourself with diverse weapons; unlock powerful skills and constant upgrades to complete your massive fish collection.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sea Sniffers — Steam game cover

    Sea Sniffers

    Single-player alternative to Depth-Bound — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Depth-Bound.

    Dive! Punch! Catch! Sea Sniffers is a unique take on collecting fish where you play as a seal that throws a mean punch! Upgrade your gear, ship and companions to become the best Sea Sniffer!

    2027ActionIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Edge of Water — Steam game cover

    The Edge of Water

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

    An adventure game about a girl leading her floating village on the course of a great fish migration. Herd sea creatures, protect them from danger, and surf across both beautiful scenery and troubled waters.

    IndieAdventureCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fishing Echoes — Steam game cover

    Fishing Echoes

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

    Fishing Echoes is a fantasy fishing game where you catch elemental fish to save the realm from a world-devouring maelstrom.

    2027AdventureSimulationRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →