Single-player games like IN THE DARK
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to IN THE DARK, 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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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Single-player alternative to IN THE DARK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with IN THE DARK.
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
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Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Single-player alternative to IN THE DARK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with IN THE DARK.
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!
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Timespinner
Single-player alternative to IN THE DARK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with IN THE DARK.
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
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Mable & The Wood
Single-player alternative to IN THE DARK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with IN THE DARK.
Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.
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HAAK
Single-player alternative to IN THE DARK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with IN THE DARK.
HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.
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Alwa's Legacy
Single-player alternative to IN THE DARK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with IN THE DARK.
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
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Nyaruru Fishy Fight
Single-player alternative to IN THE DARK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with IN THE DARK.
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
Single-player alternative to IN THE DARK — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with IN THE DARK.
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.