Single-player games like MOTHER
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to MOTHER, 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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Whitehaven
Single-player alternative to MOTHER — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Uncover the mysteries of Whitehaven Orphanage in this first-person psychological horror game. Explore the place, collect clues and put the pieces together to find out what happened years ago as you delve deep into your mind.
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Operation Paranoia
Single-player alternative to MOTHER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with MOTHER.
Operation Paranoia is a psychological survival horror in which you browse the dark corners of the deep web, uncover conspiracy theories, and hide from relentless killers. Manage your food and medicine supplies, run your vlog channel, and survive another day.
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Another's Memories
Single-player alternative to MOTHER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with MOTHER.
Another's Memories is a first-person psychological horror video game located in Argentina. Explore a sinister country house, solve puzzles, and survive ruthless enemies in an immersive experience where every shadow hides a disturbing story.
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The Chaput's Baby
Single-player alternative to MOTHER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with MOTHER.
The Chaput Baby is a first-person horror game. Play as Samantha, hired to care for the Chaput family's baby. Take on a babysitting night in a former church as you unravel deep secrets about one of the oldest families in the city.
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Implements of Hell
Single-player alternative to MOTHER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with MOTHER.
Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.
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Amelie
Single-player alternative to MOTHER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with MOTHER.
A psychological mystery yuri visual novel about a girl named Amelie. Forbidden from leaving the house, Amelie awaits the arrival of her long time penpal, Sofia, to her dear friend Lilika’s dismay. What secrets will Sofia unravel that were best kept buried?
- 7
Dead Take
Single-player alternative to MOTHER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with MOTHER.
Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios.
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Silent Nights
Single-player alternative to MOTHER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with MOTHER.
Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.