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Single-player games like ALIVE

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to ALIVE, 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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    My Splitting Image — Steam game cover

    My Splitting Image

    Single-player alternative to ALIVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with ALIVE.

    A psychological horror where you play a man who can no longer even recognize his own reflection, tormented and at the same time welcomed by a mysterious figure with a book embedded in his face.

    2025IndieAdventure8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Zemblanity — Steam game cover

    Zemblanity

    Single-player alternative to ALIVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with ALIVE.

    Zemblanity is an atmospheric first-person horror game. What seemed like a little creepy invitation over from an old childhood friend turns into disturbing uncovering of mysterious forces ruling in the mansion. Will you find a way out?

    2022IndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Dawning — Steam game cover

    The Dawning

    Single-player alternative to ALIVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with ALIVE.

    The Dawning is a first-person puzzle mystery game. Play as Detective Madison as he searches 7 beautifully crafted areas for clues to catch a killer. Use stealth to sneak past deadly enemies. Solve complex puzzles to access new areas, progress the rich storyline, and obtain key items.

    2021StrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Luto — Steam game cover

    Luto

    Single-player alternative to ALIVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with ALIVE.

    Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

    2025IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Irritability & Mood Swings — Steam game cover

    Irritability & Mood Swings

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

    You wake up in your room after being passed out from drug abuse. As you wander the house, you start to find that things aren't what they seem. Your mother is missing and something is in the house with you... Escape the house or get sober before it's too late...

    2022Indie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The veil of the forgotten — Steam game cover

    The veil of the forgotten

    Single-player alternative to ALIVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with ALIVE.

    A psychological challenge on a dark island where every step tests you. You are alone; the light is your only ally. Will you be able to withstand the pressure and uncover the secret behind the veil?

    2024IndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Night Grove — Steam game cover

    Night Grove

    Single-player alternative to ALIVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with ALIVE.

    This is a first-person indie horror game. A young deliveryman took an unusual order that led him to Night Grove. This place has a dubious reputation among the townspeople, because for many years it has been sent to live with people that society has long since abandoned.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    What happened to Kate — Steam game cover

    What happened to Kate

    Single-player alternative to ALIVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with ALIVE.

    "What happened to Kate" is a gripping puzzle adventure set in a mysteriously silent home. Unravel your coworker's disappearance through challenging puzzles. Delve into the depths of mystery and discover what lies within the quiet.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →