Single-player games like T.A.R.S
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to T.A.R.S, 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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Slender: The Arrival
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with T.A.R.S.
Slender Man returns more terrifying than ever. You're on your own. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Relive the horror all over again with cutting edge visuals for the 10th Anniversary Update and experience survival horror at its finest.
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Through the Woods
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with T.A.R.S.
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.
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Tormented Souls 2
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with T.A.R.S.
Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.
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Resident Evil 5
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with T.A.R.S.
This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.
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DreadOut 2
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with T.A.R.S.
A third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian urban legend. Play as Linda, a high school student with the ability to sense and see ghosts. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original, making DreadOut 2 another terrifying addition to the horror genre.
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Betrayer
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with T.A.R.S.
Betrayer is a first person action adventure game that takes you to the New World at the turn of the 17th century.The year is 1604. You sailed from England expecting to join a struggling colony on the coast of Virginia. Instead, you find only ghosts and mysteries. What catastrophe blighted the land and drained it of color and life?
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Resident Evil Revelations
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with T.A.R.S.
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
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Scars Above
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with T.A.R.S.
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
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The Life Of Greather
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with T.A.R.S.
You are just a simple farmer, your wife has not returned. Venture across this open medieval world and find her.
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Sphere Frustration
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with T.A.R.S.
Sphere Frustration is an arena based item collection game. You must use the surroundings to your advantage, evade the human that is chasing you and collect all the items in an arena.
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Drive Switch Evade
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with T.A.R.S.
DRIVE a variety of vehicles, SWITCH between cameras and EVADE the police while you collect cash throughout the city.
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Hyper Mum Ft Adult Gaming
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with T.A.R.S.
Have you got the skills to overcome the problem that has plagued you all this time? It's time to find out! Play as yourself, complete the game and don't let your mum catch you!
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Sir'HaXXX
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with T.A.R.S.
You created a program to turn hacking into a game, you called it Sir'HaXXX. Take control of your cursor, destroy the threats and enjoy the gallery in this challenging 2D adult shooter.
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Hentai Hack-Her
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with T.A.R.S.
Explore your new desktop, choose your wallpaper, listen to music, check out the web and even install applications. When you're ready, install Hack-Her and jump into the 2D shooter hacking software, destroy enemies to retrieve data, while secretly watching and listening to your target via her webcam.
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Hentai Possess-Her
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with T.A.R.S.
Possess girls and watch them lose control with the help of your sexy demon servant. You will need time to fully "takeover" their bodies. Can you last long enough? It's time to put your infinite runner skills to the test.
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Hentai Direct-Her
Single-player alternative to T.A.R.S — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with T.A.R.S.
Taking retro to a whole new level with hentai ball reflecting action. Pick your amateur porn star, pick your difficulty and get directing that ball.