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Single-player games like The Path of Kana

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Path of Kana, 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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    Dungeons of Hinterberg — Steam game cover

    Dungeons of Hinterberg

    Single-player alternative to The Path of Kana — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Path of Kana.

    Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.89 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course — Steam game cover

    Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course

    Single-player alternative to The Path of Kana — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Path of Kana.

    Eat everything. Grow stronger. Save the Gourmet Kingdom. A charming action-adventure where you devour foes, solve clever dungeon puzzles, and battle monstrous bosses in a whimsical, food-filled world. Find the five Divine Spices and save the Gourmet Kingdom from the Demon Chef!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Garden Story — Steam game cover

    Garden Story

    Single-player alternative to The Path of Kana — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Path of Kana.

    Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.

    2021IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Void Sols — Steam game cover

    Void Sols

    Single-player alternative to The Path of Kana — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Path of Kana.

    Abstract ruins. Hostile shapes. No escape but forward... Death isn’t the end as you know it. Here, it’s how you grow! Each defeat teaches you more as you rise again to defeat foes with stolen blades and bows. Pushing through a broken world warped by cruelty and shadows. Welcome. This is Void Sols.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Retrace the Light — Steam game cover

    Retrace the Light

    Single-player alternative to The Path of Kana — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Path of Kana.

    Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure11.69 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Touhou Blooming Soul — Steam game cover

    Touhou Blooming Soul

    Single-player alternative to The Path of Kana — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Path of Kana.

    Follow Hata no Kokoro as she explores and defeats enemies on the stage of Gensokyo. The game contains many randomized elements such as items, skills and maps. Players can utilize a variety of different playstyles, making each run uniquely different from the last.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure5.39 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ocean's Heart — Steam game cover

    Ocean's Heart

    Single-player alternative to The Path of Kana — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Path of Kana.

    Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Anodyne — Steam game cover

    Anodyne

    Single-player alternative to The Path of Kana — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Path of Kana.

    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!

    2013ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →