Single-player games like Death in the Water
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Death in the Water, 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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Death in the Water 2
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water.
Dodge and carve your way through swarms of terrifying sea creatures controlled by Death, a vicious giant mind-controlling Kraken that haunts your every move. Scavenge for hidden treasure to unlock weapons, and upgrades to help you in your fight for survival. Every dive reveals a new nightmare.
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Survival Zombies The Inverted Evolution
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water.
Survival Zombies is a bloody chaotic survival first person shooter that pits heavily armed players against humanity's greatest fear - hordes of undead.
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Depth
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water.
Play as a shark or a diver in a dark aquatic world and overcome your enemies by employing cunning, teamwork, and stealth. Depth blends tension and visceral action as you team up against AI or be matched with other players in heart pounding combat.
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SURV1V3
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water.
Forget what you have played so far, SURV1V3 is a unique realistic zombie survival fps game expressly designed for VIRTUAL REALITY that will let you test your survival skills. Play the thrilling story in single mode or coop with your friends (up to 4 players) and survive the apocalypse!
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Resident Evil Village
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Death in the Water.
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
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Back 4 Blood
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Death in the Water.
Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.
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Contagion VR: Outbreak
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water.
Contagion VR: Outbreak will immerse you into the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Relive stories of the survivors in the Single Player campaign, take your time in Free Roam, or check out the Firing Range!
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Dead Purge: Outbreak
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water.
Dead Purge: Outbreak is a modern first-person shooter set in an unforgiving post-apocalyptic world where every minute can be your last.
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Sharknado VR (Arcade Edition)
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water.
Sharknado VR (Arcade Version) puts you in the middle of the action - use a variety of weapons to battle the terrifying Sharknado. Maim, shoot and explode your way through hordes of hungry flying sharks and other airborne sea creatures in Sharknado VR!
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Shark Attack Deathmatch 2
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Death in the Water.
Combat in Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 is savage, gritty, and brutal. Players hunt each other down in various game modes with the constant threat of terrifying sharks joining in on the bloodshed. Tear divers apart as you take on the role as the ocean's top apex predator, The Great White.
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Safari Cannon
Single-player alternative to Death in the Water — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Explore the wilds of the African Safari and discover all the wild beasts of the savannah. From elephants to monkeys, you'll encounter a host of creatures who will try to stop you. It's a fun game for the whole family - so come on, join the adventure!