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Single-player games like Don't Stare

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Don't Stare, 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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    SnakeLaw Island — Steam game cover

    SnakeLaw Island

    Single-player alternative to Don't Stare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Don't Stare.

    SnakeLaw Island is a quirky platformer filled with devious levels, loads of boss fights, and a beautiful soundtrack! Navigate a sprawling world of glaciers, deserts and forests as you meet the lovable cast of characters in this world locked in conflict.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mail Mole + 'Xpress Deliveries — Steam game cover

    Mail Mole + 'Xpress Deliveries

    Single-player alternative to Don't Stare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Don't Stare.

    Mail Mole is a charming 3D platformer featuring Molty, the fastest delivery mole, in his quest to save Carrotland from disaster! Explore magical worlds, make new friends, race against Mecha-Moles, find collectibles, solve puzzles and deliver awesomeness to the end of the world!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shenanigans — Steam game cover

    Shenanigans

    Single-player alternative to Don't Stare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Don't Stare.

    The Evil Dr. Wector has taken the Great Sunflower’s Sun Energy for his evil plan and now it is up to you to get it all back! Join the four hooligans, Simon, Sebrina, Rae, and Beast, in a wacky and goofy 2D adventure!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Be Brave, Barb — Steam game cover

    Be Brave, Barb

    Single-player alternative to Don't Stare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Don't Stare.

    Barb the cactus has lost her positive affirmations! How will she get through the day? How will she face her fears? How will she defeat King Cloudy and his evil henchmen? I have no idea. Maybe you should play this gravity-bending platforming adventure right now and find out?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GuGu Pizza : Delivering Pizza to the Space Station? Boss, this is just not right! — Steam game cover

    GuGu Pizza : Delivering Pizza to the Space Station? Boss, this is just not right!

    Single-player alternative to Don't Stare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Don't Stare.

    GuGu Pizza’s motto is to deliver anywhere! So couldn't refuse the pineapple pizza order that came from the space station. Eventually, the pigeon deliveryman begins a high-altitude jump to deliver pizza to space, passing through the city, forest, and sky...

    2025ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Effie — Steam game cover

    Effie

    Single-player alternative to Don't Stare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Don't Stare.

    Effie is a 3D action-adventure game that combines classic elements from the genre, such as combat, platforming, and puzzles, with the exploration of an expanded world. Live a unique fantasy adventure and relive the look and feel of old-school video-games!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Thank Goodness You're Here! — Steam game cover

    Thank Goodness You're Here!

    Single-player alternative to Don't Stare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Don't Stare.

    Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…

    2024IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GEX Trilogy — Steam game cover

    GEX Trilogy

    Single-player alternative to Don't Stare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Don't Stare.

    Everyone's favorite tail-whipping, channel-surfing, gecko is back in a collection that features all of his best-selling adventures!

    2025ActionAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →