Single-player games like Gates of Horn and Ivory
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Gates of Horn and Ivory, 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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Neon White
Single-player alternative to Gates of Horn and Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gates of Horn and Ivory.
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
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Mark of the Ninja
Single-player alternative to Gates of Horn and Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gates of Horn and Ivory.
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
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A Hat in Time
Single-player alternative to Gates of Horn and Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gates of Horn and Ivory.
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
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A Short Hike
Single-player alternative to Gates of Horn and Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gates of Horn and Ivory.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
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Orcs Must Die! 2
Single-player alternative to Gates of Horn and Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gates of Horn and Ivory.
You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.
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Owlboy
Single-player alternative to Gates of Horn and Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gates of Horn and Ivory.
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
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Guacamelee! Gold Edition
Single-player alternative to Gates of Horn and Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gates of Horn and Ivory.
Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.
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Axiom Verge
Single-player alternative to Gates of Horn and Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gates of Horn and Ivory.
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
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Finnish Army Simulator
Single-player alternative to Gates of Horn and Ivory — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Gates of Horn and Ivory.
Military service, just like you remember it! Or if you don’t, you’ll feel like you do.