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Terraria (2011)

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Terraria
Game
8.2/10on IGDB
Released
Use a local single-player world and choose its difficulty before you start. Make a first room and collect enough ore for a new tool. The new tool is what makes your next cavern trip worth the risk, especially if you plan to play without help.
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Minecraft: Java Edition (2011)

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Minecraft: Java Edition
Game
8.5/10on IGDB
Released
On a computer, set up and launch Java Edition with your account before going offline. Then open a local Survival world from Singleplayer. You can build a simple shelter and begin mining while keeping the save on your own device.
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Subnautica (2018)

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Subnautica
Game
8.3/10on IGDB
Released
Start a local Survival save and build an oxygen tank, fins and a scanner before traveling far from the lifepod. Longer dives bring new blueprint fragments and materials. The game gradually opens up as you build equipment that can reach deeper water.
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The Long Dark (2017)

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The Long Dark
Game
7.6/10on IGDB
Released
Play Survival Mode for an offline solo run. Use a nearby cabin or other shelter as a place to dry out, rest and plan a trip. Your supplies, clothing condition and distance from a warm place shape what is worth doing next.
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5

Valheim (2026)

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Valheim
Game
8.4/10on IGDB
Released
Start a local world with the server toggle off. Find a spot in the meadows for a workbench and shelter before slowly building up to the first boss. Adjust world modifiers if you want a solo run with less harsh losses or more generous resources.
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Subnautica: Below Zero (2021)

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Subnautica: Below Zero
Game
7.6/10on IGDB
Released
Use the local Survival mode. The opening asks you to keep an eye on heat as well as oxygen. Establish a small underwater base with a place to store materials, then use it to make longer trips back to the surface or deeper below it.
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Green Hell (2019)

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Green Hell
Game
8.3/10on IGDB
Released
Pick a local single-player story or survival save on PC. A compact camp gives you somewhere to store food, rest and keep your gear in one place. Treat a trip further into the forest as a separate job instead of trying to expand your camp on the first day.
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Sons of the Forest (2024)

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Sons of the Forest
Game
7.4/10on IGDB
Released
Start from Single Player and build where you can retrieve basic supplies without a long trip. The book shows construction options, while direct building lets you put the structure together your way. Saving and sleeping are tied to suitable shelters and beds.
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Grounded (2022)

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Grounded
Game
7.4/10on IGDB
Released
Use a standard single-player save to explore the backyard offline. Start by making a basic shelter, collecting sap and studying what the analyzer does with materials. Shared worlds and the functions tied to them need a connection.
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10

7 Days to Die (2024)

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7 Days to Die
Game
6.9/10on IGDB
Released
The PS5 Console Edition lists online play as optional. Start a local single-player game and look for a secure early place to store supplies. Use quiet periods to gather or improve the base, then adjust world settings if you want a gentler first week while you learn the horde schedule.
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Project Zomboid (2013)

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Project Zomboid
Game
8.2/10on IGDB
Released
The local solo mode keeps a town, its threats and your character on the same save. Start from a place with supplies and another way out. Sandbox settings control how quickly survival pressure rises if you want time to learn the crafting systems.
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12

Astroneer (2019)

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Astroneer
Game
7.4/10on IGDB
Released
Play an ordinary solo save on a version with optional online play, such as PS5. Lay a line of tethers from your landing site while you collect materials. Knowing how far your oxygen lasts is what lets you trade a short trip on foot for tunnels, machines and longer expeditions.
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13

Don't Starve (2013)

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Don't Starve
Game
7.6/10on IGDB
Released
Pick the original single-player game to explore off the network. Gather what you need for a light and a science machine as you learn the first part of your map. The long-term risk is running out of essentials when the seasons start to change.
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Raft (2022)

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Raft
Game
7.4/10on IGDB
Released
Choose a local single-player world on PS5, where online play is optional. Keep your first raft small while you make a way to handle food and water. An anchor or better storage changes which islands you can explore comfortably alone.
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15

Stranded Deep (2015)

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Stranded Deep
Game
6.0/10on IGDB
Released
Choose a single-player island save. Start near your shelter, craft tools and make one dependable source of drinking water. Once you travel by raft, knowing where to land and having a way to get back are half the challenge.
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Enshrouded (2026)

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Enshrouded
Game
7.7/10on IGDB
Released
Keen Games confirms solo offline play. Start a private save, claim a place for a Flame Altar and gather supplies close to it. Your base and equipment give you room to take longer trips into the areas where exposure is limited.
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria (2023)

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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Game
7.3/10on IGDB
Released
Play the local solo campaign on PS5, where online play is optional. Rebuild a hearth and a usable workshop before carrying materials into the next set of tunnels. Restoring a foothold makes mining and smithing feel like part of reclaiming the mountain.
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Nightingale (2024)

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Nightingale
Game
6.3/10on IGDB
Released
Choose the offline PC option for a local character and realm. Build a workable site before using realm cards to reach different materials and layouts. The published offline mode is worth checking if you last saw the game when it required a server.
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Core Keeper (2024)

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Core Keeper
Game
6.6/10on IGDB
Released
Load a local world and use your first base as a place to process ore and replenish supplies. Light and tools determine how far you can explore before a trip back is easier. It is a good choice for someone who wants a clear path from mining to a stronger workshop.
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Necesse (2025)

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Necesse
Game
7.9/10on IGDB
Released
Start in a local world and build a settlement as small or as active as you like. Crafting and exploring can stay personal while the settlers take on some jobs later. This suits a solo player who wants a base that gradually grows into a small town.
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Starbound (2016)

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Starbound
Game
7.1/10on IGDB
Released
Use the GOG edition for a local Single Player save and choose Survival if you want hunger to matter. Beam down from your damaged ship to gather materials and make basic equipment. Once the ship is working again, the same crafting and exploration loop takes you beyond the first world.
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