Single-player games like LOST EMBER
Below are 13 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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The First Tree
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.
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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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AER Memories of Old
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
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Neva
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
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Röki
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
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Farewell North
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.
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Koira
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LOST EMBER.
Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.
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Deer & Boy
Single-player alternative to LOST EMBER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with LOST EMBER.
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.
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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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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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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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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.