Single-player games like Nordlicht
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Nordlicht, 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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Nancy Drew®: Midnight in Salem
Single-player alternative to Nordlicht — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Nordlicht.
How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.
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Agatha Christie - The ABC Murders
Single-player alternative to Nordlicht — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Nordlicht.
The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".
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Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth
Single-player alternative to Nordlicht — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Nordlicht.
12th century, England: In a time of poverty and war, a small town begins the construction of a cathedral to claim wealth and safety for its people. In their struggle to survive, lives and destinies intertwine. Based on Ken Follett's world-bestseller ‘The Pillars of the Earth’.
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Nancy Drew®: Legend of the Crystal Skull
Single-player alternative to Nordlicht — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Nordlicht.
The Search is on for an Unearthly Artifact in New Orleans!
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Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane
Single-player alternative to Nordlicht — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Nordlicht.
In Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane, you play as a defense attorney who practices law in a world of fantasy and wizards. You must defend clients accused of various crimes committed using magic and use the rules of magic to prove them innocent.
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Green Moon
Single-player alternative to Nordlicht — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Nordlicht.
Prepare to go on a fantastic journey which will take you from damp prehistoric forests, to the sultry deserts of ancient Egypt, to dirty Wild West saloons, and luxurious medieval castles! Green Moon is a Hidden Object game like no other, combining science with magic and reality with mysticism.
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Nancy Drew®: Secret of the Old Clock
Single-player alternative to Nordlicht — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Nordlicht.
Venture into the Past and Outwit a Criminal Before Time Runs Out!
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Mystic Academy: Escape Room
Single-player alternative to Nordlicht — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Nordlicht.
Today is the day of your final exam to become a wizard. Within this enchanting escape room, you'll navigate a wizardry school, unravel puzzles, master new spells, and put your magical skills to the ultimate test. Will you emerge triumphant?