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Single-player games like KRAKEN

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to KRAKEN, 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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    GORN — Steam game cover

    GORN

    Single-player alternative to KRAKEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with KRAKEN.

    GORN is a ludicrously violent VR gladiator simulator, made by Free Lives, the developers of Broforce and Genital Jousting.

    2019ActionIndie19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Aliens Love Beefs — Steam game cover

    Aliens Love Beefs

    Single-player alternative to KRAKEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with KRAKEN.

    Aliens are hungry and they would LOVE to have a bite of some tasty Beef. Abduct the Beefs on each planet avoiding ammo, explosions and lasers. Casual indie Virtual Reality game using cool spherical gravity game mechanics.

    2020ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cucumber Defense VR — Steam game cover

    Cucumber Defense VR

    Single-player alternative to KRAKEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with KRAKEN.

    Because of the abuse of fertilizer hormones, many mutant pests appeared on the planet, sweeping the whole planet of fruits and vegetables. And your vegetable garden will be their next goal. You now have the fate of the whole planet in your hands. grab up your weapons and protect the final fruits.

    2019ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hook-a-Duck VR — Steam game cover

    Hook-a-Duck VR

    Single-player alternative to KRAKEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with KRAKEN.

    Exactly what it says on the tin; Hook-a-duck, in VR! ...except some of the ducks have outboard motors, and can actually "fly".

    2024ActionIndieCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ELASH — Steam game cover

    ELASH

    Single-player alternative to KRAKEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with KRAKEN.

    You've been hired to defend ELASH, the kingdom that you don't have any relation with. The money that the King promised you was more than enough to drive you defending it from Ashley's minions.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ultrasclash V — Steam game cover

    Ultrasclash V

    Single-player alternative to KRAKEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with KRAKEN.

    UltrasClash V is a sandbox anime action game, designed and primed to bring you a unique and creative approach to being a hero and unleash all your super powers!

    2023ActionIndieEarly Access5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pangman — Steam game cover

    Pangman

    Single-player alternative to KRAKEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with KRAKEN.

    Pangman takes you inside a VR classic arcade game experience, where your goal is to burst spheres by using a pair of guns that transform into hooks when you throw them. Complete 140 story mode levels in individual or cooperative campaign, and enjoy frantic multiplayer games with up to 8 players.

    2021ActionIndieCasual11.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tentacular — Steam game cover

    Tentacular

    Single-player alternative to KRAKEN — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with KRAKEN.

    Tentacular is a VR game about a gigantic but good-hearted tentacled beast trying to figure out its place in the world.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →