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Single-player games like Merv Liberation

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Merv Liberation, 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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    Themes of Dark and Light — Steam game cover

    Themes of Dark and Light

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    Themes of Dark and Light is a 2D puzzle platformer where changing the colour theme will alter the environment.

    2021IndieCasual6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rochard — Steam game cover

    Rochard

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    Fast-paced platforming action and mind-bending puzzles based on gravity

    2011ActionIndieCasualDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    TurnOn — Steam game cover

    TurnOn

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    "TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BlackEye — Steam game cover

    BlackEye

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    BlackEye is an adventure game, and its main character is the inhabitant of the world of Koyte. This mysterious world is divided into two - upper and lower ones. No one inhabitant of the upper world would voluntarily go down to the lower world. However the main character has to reach the bottom!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Degrees of Separation — Steam game cover

    Degrees of Separation

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    Degrees of Separation is a puzzle platformer where cooperation is built into every move. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, fall in love, but are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Girl Blonde — Steam game cover

    Girl Blonde

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Merv Liberation.

    Girl Blonde - It's a nice 3D platformer with a side view. In it you have to play for a girl-blonde and gather fruits, vegetables and other sweets! That would pass the level you must collect a certain number of items, but it is not easy to do because you will interfere with obstacles.

    2017IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Toki Tori — Steam game cover

    Toki Tori

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    The gameplay in Toki Tori is a blend of two genres. While it looks like a platform game, it's a puzzle game at heart. To progress through the game, the player must pick up each egg in a level using a set number of tools.

    2010IndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pinstripe — Steam game cover

    Pinstripe

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    An ex-minister ventures through the frozen depths of Hell in search of his kidnapped daughter.

    2017IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fairspace — Steam game cover

    Fairspace

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Merv Liberation.

    Fairspace is an amateur developed open-ended space exploration, trading and combat game. A full and rich persistent universe awaits your discovery.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GalaxIverse — Steam game cover

    GalaxIverse

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Merv Reborn — Steam game cover

    Merv Reborn

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    Merv is a classical platform game. Adventure through the many levels solving puzzles and finding collectables as you go. The difficulty increases the further you go.

    2017ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nova Wing — Steam game cover

    Nova Wing

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    Nova wing a fast scrolling space shooter for up to 2 players. Fly through the many levels defeating the many swarms of aliens, Bosses and other assorted defences. Collect energy from the defeated aliens to help upgrade your own ship.

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nova Wing II — Steam game cover

    Nova Wing II

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nova Wing III — Steam game cover

    Nova Wing III

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Merv Liberation.

    Shoot your way through the many caverns of alien defences, Collect the weapons and Fuel you need to aid in your escape.

    2018ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Warlocks Entanglement — Steam game cover

    Warlocks Entanglement

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Merv Liberation.

    Warlocks Entanglement puts you into a destructible open world in a magical medieval setting. Explore and learn all this world has to offer and then open a gateway to the next world!.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Warlocks Deeds — Steam game cover

    Warlocks Deeds

    Single-player alternative to Merv Liberation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Merv Liberation.

    Embark on an extraordinary journey through a mystical realm where warlocks and magic reign supreme. Introducing "Warlocks Deeds," a superbly crafted medieval survival sandbox voxel game that will transport you to a world of enchantment and adventure!

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →