Single-player games like MetaPhysical
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to MetaPhysical, 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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Pacify
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MetaPhysical.
An online co-op horror game where you pacify, weaken and capture supernatural creatures for PAH Inc. Each level has a different story, unique monsters, and multiple endings. Play single player or together with up to 6 friends. Includes proximity voice chat with fun effects.
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The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MetaPhysical.
The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension is a Co-op online horror game with up to 4 players, where you and your friends take on the roles of soldiers who are part of the SCP Foundation with the mission to eliminate the mysterious entities found in the infamous place called "the Backrooms".
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NightSpawn
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MetaPhysical.
NightSpawn is a FREE to PLAY multiplayer horror game where investigators explore cursed locations, complete objectives, and escape supernatural monsters. Play co-op with friends or control the monster in asymmetric multiplayer modes including intense 4v1 hunts and competitive team-based matches.
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Scared Tube
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with MetaPhysical.
Scared Tube is an indie, Early-Access horror-style game. You play as an influencer that explores abandon haunted locations. Like any horror influencer, you need to determine what kind of ghost you are dealing with for your audience. Get them like and subscriptions up, for currency and gear.
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OverNight
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MetaPhysical.
OverNight is a multiplayer co-op Ghost Hunting horror with multiple Ghosts per session. Explore some of the most haunted locations with your friends, using a variety of paranormal equipment, engage in rituals, and attempt haunted communications to connect with the other side.
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Dark Past
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MetaPhysical.
Dark Past is based on psychological horror by paranormal activity occurring during your investigations. Play solo or up to 4 players to try and solve the mystery of what entity is left behind.
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Dark Haunting
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MetaPhysical.
A multiplayer co-op horror game.
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Phasmophobia
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MetaPhysical.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
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Supernatural
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MetaPhysical.
Detective Wyatt confronts a chilling mystery as he investigates a housemaid's disappearance. Unearth sinister secrets as you navigate through a haunted house, where every shadow hides a lurking terror.
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Ayano the Exorcist
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with MetaPhysical.
The busty exorcist in a skin-tight bodysuit challenges a tentacle dungeon!
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Demonologist
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MetaPhysical.
Demonologist is a Co-Op horror game that can be played with at least 1 and up to 4 players. Your goal is to identify the type of evil spirit in cursed places and exorcise it using your equipment, either alone or with your team.
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This is a Ghost
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
This is a Ghost is a ghost-hunting psychological horror game. Using your equipment, track down paranormal activity and gather evidence to identify the entity, then banish it from this world! Solo and online co-op play for up to 4 players. 👻
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Project Unknown
Single-player alternative to MetaPhysical — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with MetaPhysical.
An online co-op horror game featuring unique playable characters and RPG mechanics. Exorcise ghosts using your special abilities and tools while surviving the supernatural onslaught