Single-player games like LOST EMBER
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to LOST EMBER, 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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Dragon Bobby - The Story of a Life
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
A uniquely beautiful game with third-person exploration and puzzles that tells the story of a man's life from birth. You control a dragon who is an analogy of this man in the story. A true reflection on life.
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LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
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Dreaming Worlds
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Dive into the dreaming worlds of the four dream keepers and find out why they don't answer anymore. Rescue the trapped inhabitants of the dream worlds, change the dreams back to good and discover mysterious places and puzzles. But something dark will stand in your way.
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Go North
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Explore beautiful mazes, discover unique items and help other explorers complete unusual side quests in this cozy and narrative-driven adventure!
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Asumi: Little Ones
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Explore this cozy and mysterious island full of cute animals. Take pictures, pet them, interact, climb, swim and ride, as you adventure into the unknown to find new friends and learn more about your own origin.
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LOST EMBER - VR Edition
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole, climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, and many more!
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Cellar Creek
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with LOST EMBER.
A cozy scavenger hunt about a curious little dog exploring a world carved from wood and wonder. Earn Scout Badges as you dig trails, herd woolly creatures, and sniff out secrets. Discover that even the smallest world can hold something worth remembering.
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Alone in the Blizzard
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Brave the frozen wilderness in Alone in the Blizzard. Explore a vast snowy world, survive the cold, uncover its secrets, and find out what awaits beyond the storm.
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Shelter
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Experience the wild as a badger sheltering your cubs from harm. On your journey, you will be stalked by birds of prey, encounter perils of the night, cross fierce rivers, escape forest fires and face the looming threat of starvation. Food is to be found, but is there enough for everyone?
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Shelter 2
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
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Spirit of the North
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.
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Rekindled Trails
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Gather and Sell faraway goods to rebuild ruined towns and bring back light to a dark world in this cozy adventure game. With the help of your fire companion, fish, pull and mine natural resources in Aurteris to unite the people of this strange yet fantastic world!
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IKUMA - The Frozen Compass
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
Embark on a haunting journey into the cold in this narrative adventure - either alone or with a friend. IKUMA tells the story of Sam, a teenage boy who finds himself stranded in the Arctic with his dog. He must face not only its harsh environment, but also something lurking deeper in the shadows.