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Single-player games like Paranormal Stories

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Paranormal Stories, 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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    Arcadia: Cloudbound — Steam game cover

    Arcadia: Cloudbound

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    3D Find Different A visual and auditory feast of the Ninth Art

    2025IndieSimulationCasual7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    A Zone — Steam game cover

    A Zone

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    A Zone is a leisure game of black and white painting style It contains stubble finding and elimination elements

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    爪爪改造家 PawRebuild — Steam game cover

    爪爪改造家 PawRebuild

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    Five animal friends turn messy ruins into a cozy haven by matching identical items. It features 10 scenes with 5 renovation stages for each, adopts a distinctive cardboard art style, has no time limits or penalty mechanics, and allows you to unlock all achievements effortlessly.

    2026IndieCasual1.59 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rune Caves: Eternal Echo — Steam game cover

    Rune Caves: Eternal Echo

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    A dark-fantasy archaeological puzzle game with Roguelite elements. Play as a silent archaeologist delving into the depths of a forgotten civilization. Master "Rune Resonance" to clear ancient stones stacked upon the Rune Altar while intercepting the shifting Guardian Echoes that obscure your path.

    2026StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Memory Match Saga — Steam game cover

    Memory Match Saga

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

    Memory Match Saga - A classic memory game that will improve your memory and brain power. You can spend the pleasant and leisure time with the game, meanwhile you can test and improve your memory and attention, whether you are a child or an adult.

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Find Objects — Steam game cover

    Find Objects

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    Are you ready to test your eyes with Find Objects, Your seek and find skills will be challenged like never before. Develops your secret seeker skill to find objects. This is a puzzle game similar to Hidden Object games, in which you have to find the objects while the clock is ticking.

    2021StrategyIndieRPG1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    If Letters Had Pants, Would They Wear Them Like This? What About Numbers? What If They Had Small Shovels And They Dug Stuff Up To Put In A Museum? — Steam game cover

    If Letters Had Pants, Would They Wear Them Like This? What About Numbers? What If They Had Small Shovels And They Dug Stuff Up To Put In A Museum?

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    Find words in a grid of letters. Get the fanciest (and most combo-friendly) pants for your letters. Unearth objects lost to time. And build the best museum the world has ever seen.

    2025StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jewel of WonderLand — Steam game cover

    Jewel of WonderLand

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    Jewel of WonderLand - The new match 3 game is here, with brilliant jewels in over 600 dazzling puzzles! A magical journey filled with waves of excitement and brilliant visuals! Swap jewels to clear the way, and match pieces to crush each challenge that lies ahead.

    2017StrategyIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Enthralling Realms — Steam game cover

    The Enthralling Realms

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    Hobbit Village was once a peaceful place, but tragedy struck when a hobbit named Sam found a magical artifact. Unintentionally plunging the village into a terrible war, Sam became hated and despised by his friends and neighbors. Now the war is over, but the village still blames Sam.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Chronicles of Noah's Ark — Steam game cover

    The Chronicles of Noah's Ark

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    One of the most amazing stories in the history of mankind is presented once again in The Chronicles of Noah's Ark. Step into Noah’s shoes and build the ark in this touching story of faith, family, and the future.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crime Stories : Days of Vengeance — Steam game cover

    Crime Stories : Days of Vengeance

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    When John joined the police department, his future looked bright. He had a loving family, a promising career, and a moral code that prevented him from compromising with criminals. But while John's conscience kept him on an honest path, it also made him powerful enemies.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Trials of Olympus — Steam game cover

    The Trials of Olympus

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

    A thrilling match-3 game that tells the story of Angelo, a young god from Olympus. Banished to the mortal realm, Angelo must prove his worth to the Grecian king by building the most majestic palace. Play 79 thrilling match-3 levels in 5 unique worlds.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Amanda's Sticker Book — Steam game cover

    Amanda's Sticker Book

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    Enjoy a fun match-3 puzzle game for kids and adults alike! Put your matching skills to the test as you swap stickers and use power-ups to clear each puzzle.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie6.29 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Chronicles of King Arthur - Episode 1: Excalibur — Steam game cover

    The Chronicles of King Arthur - Episode 1: Excalibur

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    Play this thrilling match-3 game with 74 challenging levels and help the young king Arthur conquer the throne and reign over Britannia.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie6.74 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Chronicles of Jonah and the Whale — Steam game cover

    The Chronicles of Jonah and the Whale

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    A classic tale is brought to life in match3 game "The Chronicles of Jonah and the Whale". Follow Jonah as he goes from being an ordinary man to a true prophet of God in this memorable story of obedience, mercy, and forgiveness.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie6.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Trials of Olympus II: Wrath of the Gods — Steam game cover

    The Trials of Olympus II: Wrath of the Gods

    Single-player alternative to Paranormal Stories — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paranormal Stories.

    Play the epic match-3 saga, that tells the tale of Angelo and help the outcast god from Olympus continue his quest and save his true love, princess Amara...

    2019ActionStrategyIndie5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →