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Single-player games like Illness in the East

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Illness in the East, 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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    The Survivor After — Steam game cover

    The Survivor After

    Single-player alternative to Illness in the East — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Illness in the East.

    Для выживания в постапокалипсисе вам придется сделать многое: строить, искать и мастерить. Переживете ли вы следующий день ?

    2021ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sword of Elpisia — Steam game cover

    Sword of Elpisia

    Single-player alternative to Illness in the East — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Illness in the East.

    A fantasy RPG about a girl turned into a magic sword and its price!

    2022StrategyAdventureSimulation7.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fate of New Albans — Steam game cover

    Fate of New Albans

    Single-player alternative to Illness in the East — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Illness in the East.

    Engage with the townsfolk and native people to make decisions and choices, your actions will decide the fate of New Albans. With multiple endings, solve puzzles, speak to NPCs and explore the land in this story adventure.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gluck — Steam game cover

    Gluck

    Single-player alternative to Illness in the East — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Illness in the East.

    A short 2D excavation adventure game set in a mining company.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Quiver Dick's Terrible Tale For Terrible Parents To Read To Their Equally Terrible Children — Steam game cover

    Quiver Dick's Terrible Tale For Terrible Parents To Read To Their Equally Terrible Children

    Single-player alternative to Illness in the East — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Illness in the East.

    From the creative minds that brought you Metal as Phuk and The Chronicles of Quiver Dick, Crankage Games brings you another hilarious, boner-inducing tale of epic proportions! Embark on a journey as Mary the Fairy, a cannibalistic, foul-mouthed pixie in an even more foul-mouthed world!

    2018IndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Anima: Gate of Memories — Steam game cover

    Anima: Gate of Memories

    Single-player alternative to Illness in the East — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Illness in the East.

    A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.

    2016ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ghost Sync — Steam game cover

    Ghost Sync

    Single-player alternative to Illness in the East — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Illness in the East.

    A fateful RPG involving a magical lady and a spirit of a man possessing a dog!

    2021StrategyAdventureSimulation7.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Justice Chronicles — Steam game cover

    Justice Chronicles

    Single-player alternative to Illness in the East — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Illness in the East.

    Fight destiny through the darkness that lurks in history in a fantasy RPG!

    2021StrategyAdventureSimulation7.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →