Single-player games like Puzzle: Underwater World
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Puzzle: Underwater World, 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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Wordle
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game.
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Oik 3
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Casual physics puzzle.
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Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Chess! One of the world’s most popular games, has just got even better! Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition is a stunning celebration of the greatest strategy game of all time.
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Pixel Puzzles Illustrations & Anime Jigsaw Puzzles
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Pixel Puzzles, your number one place for digital jigsaws.
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Mini Metro
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
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Braid
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Puzzle: Underwater World.
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
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Mahjong World Contest (麻将)
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Join a Mahjong contest. Complete over 100 unique levels to gain experience and points. Improve your rank and progress.
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Riven (1997)
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Released in 1997 as the original sequel to Myst, one of the best-selling puzzle adventure games of all time. Prepare to enter a world "torn asunder" by timeless, unresolved conflicts -- a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue, and betrayal.
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Shadow Ninja: Apocalypse
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Fast 2D ninja action where every mistake costs everything. Run, dodge, attack and survive as long as you can.
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Red Fox and the Four Seasons
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Embark on an enchanting adventure as Fox, exploring vibrant worlds of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Jump, double jump, and overcome challenging obstacles in this captivating 2D platformer with stunning graphics. Skillfully navigate with just two buttons and uncover the secrets that lie within.
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Solitaire - Cat Pirate Portrait
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Solitaire - Cat Pirate Portrait - Experience the crisp, clear, and easy to read cards, simple and quick animations, and nice sounds, you can play with portrait views. You can move cards with a single tap or drag them to their destination.
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Rainbow Duck
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Turn the Duck upside down and defying the laws of gravity. Rainbow Duck is an addictive game that requires focus, concentration and precise timing. The intuitive one-tap controls allow you to discover the ideal path through all the challenging mazes.
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Jewels of the Mysterious Woodland
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Jewels of the Mysterious Woodland - The new match 3 game is here, with brilliant jewels in over 600 dazzling puzzles! A magical journey filled with waves of excitement and brilliant visuals! Swap jewels to clear the way, and match pieces to crush each challenge that lies ahead.
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Klondike Solitaire Kings
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Famous Card game also known as Klondike. We kept the game true to the spirit of the classic Solitaire (also known as Klondike or Patience) Klondike Solitaire Kings features a beautiful custom designed card set in high resolution with 300+ levels, playing Patience on your desktop never looked this good!
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Mahjong Challenge
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Puzzle: Underwater World.
Mahjong Challenge is the perfect game for the casual player looking for fun and extensive gameplay. The goal of this game is to match open pairs of identical tiles and remove them from the board. The game is finished when all pairs of tiles have been removed from the board.
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The Flying Turtle Jewel Quest
Single-player alternative to Puzzle: Underwater World — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Puzzle: Underwater World.
The Flying Turtle Jewel Quest - The new match 3 game is here, with brilliant jewels in over 600 dazzling puzzles! A magical journey filled with waves of excitement and brilliant visuals! Swap jewels to clear the way, and match pieces to crush each challenge that lies ahead.