Single-player games like Afterlife
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Afterlife, 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.
Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Afterlife page.
Ranked picks
- 1

The Great C
Single-player alternative to Afterlife — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Based on the sci-fi short story by Philip K. Dick, The Great C is a cinematic narrative featuring a thrilling storyline, stunning environments and a powerful soundtrack. The Great C is a sweeping 30+ minute experience, developed from the ground up to push the boundaries of storytelling in VR.
- 2

The Assembly
Single-player alternative to Afterlife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Afterlife.
A first-person interactive story inspired by real-world anxieties, The Assembly is a long-form game designed for VR. Explore a morally ambiguous organization as two individuals and face tough decisions from contrasting perspectives, that culminate in one of multiple thrilling conclusions.
- 3

TOKYO CHRONOS
Single-player alternative to Afterlife — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
TOKYO CHRONOS is the VR game that has multiple-choice decision points as well as more than one ending. The game takes place in Shibuya, Tokyo, which has only eight people, including you, the protagonist, Kyosuke Sakurai. Why are they there?
- 4

In Death
Single-player alternative to Afterlife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Afterlife.
Created exclusively for VR, In Death is a Roguelite Shooter set in the godless afterlife. Battle through procedurally generated levels and dungeons in intense ranged combat, coupled with a unique locomotion system perfectly attuned to your fighting style.
- 5

Conscious Existence - A Journey Within
Single-player alternative to Afterlife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Afterlife.
You are gifted every moment with life's most precious achievement: A conscious mind, enabling you to sense and hold within, the universe's boundless beauty - a source of infinite inspiration that fuels your inner space. - C.E. is a linear, stereoscopic 360/VR-video short film experience.
- 6

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
Single-player alternative to Afterlife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Afterlife.
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality smashes together the absolute VR chaos of the award-winning Job Simulator with the ridiculous, all-out, take-no-prisoners comedy of Rick and Morty.
- 7

FORM
Single-player alternative to Afterlife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Afterlife.
Enter a surreal adventure where puzzles are built from dreams and memories. Solve the mystery behind an ancient artifact. Advance through a world that transforms around you. Transcend this existence.
- 8

BONEWORKS
Single-player alternative to Afterlife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Afterlife.
BONEWORKS is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure. Use found physics weapons, tools, and objects to fight across dangerous playscapes and mysterious architecture.
- 9

Every Day We Fight
Single-player alternative to Afterlife — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Turn-based tactics meets real-time choices. Control each moment of combat: react to enemy fire, aim your shots, and interrupt enemies on-the-fly. Transform a trio of ragtag civilians into seasoned soldiers - and escape the alien timeloop.
- 10

Human Within
Single-player alternative to Afterlife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Afterlife.
Human Within is an innovative VR interactive experience with a branching storyline that requires real user decisions, leading to different endings. Its blend of original storytelling, 2D film, 3D graphics, 360° video, interactive Point Clouds, and puzzles offers something uniquely immersive.