Single-player games like The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is
Below are 19 single-player Steam games similar to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is, 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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Dimensions of Mind
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
Enter to the characters mind and make decisions. The game is played like interactive movie/adventure game with morality choices which influence the outcome which can be: a manipulative, balanced or violent. The game is based on psychology/philosophy and teaches about thoughts and their consequences.
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Fateweaver: Smash or Pass
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
You are The Fateweaver; an ancient beast of legendary status. It is your job to determine which way Fate will unravel as you dig deep into the psyche of those who beckon. Decide whether to help those who beg for your mercy, or invoke the wrath of the Gods upon those you deem unworthy of existence...
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The Ultimate Death Clock
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
You find yourself in a singularity with Death itself. With few chances to speak with the living, Death proposes a little game. Do you dive deep within yourself to indulge this cosmic guide and find out when you will meet again on official business? The Ultimate Death Clock awaits!
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The Test: Secrets of the Soul
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."
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Medieval Fantasy Survival Simulator
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
You're gonna get yourself killed out here... There's monsters, bandits, and much, much worse roaming these lands... Do you really think you've got what it takes to survive? Or do you think you're cut out for much more than that... There's only one way to find out, and time is of the essence!
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The Journey - Episode 2: Words of Wisdom
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
The second step that you never knew you needed to take to get to wherever you're wanting to go... You won't regret this experience. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain...
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Zero-Sum Heart
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
"I" make a deal with the witch to give up my heart, in exchange for love— from everyone. Is it worth it if losing my heart means gaining *his*? ————————————————————————— In this short visual novel, make choices and answer the question: is love a zero-sum game?
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7Days Origins
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
7Days Origins is a single-player story game where the storyline changes based on the player's choices. For 7 days, you will meet various characters in the world of the dead. You may become allies and embark on adventures together or become enemies and fight.
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The Test
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
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Survive or Thrive
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
Crikey, mate! You shouldn't be out here all on your own! There's big MONSTAS' runnin' about! And besides... It's not always the beasts that you gotta watch out for. Beasts are easy to predict! They just wanna kill and eat ya! Humans are much harder... They'll pretend to be your friend first!
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Survivor Dieland
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
You're gonna get yourself killed being out here all by your lonesome... There's monsters on this island! Besides, It's not always the beasts you should be afraid of... Beasts are easy to predict. They just want to kill and eat you. Humans are much harder... They'll pretend to be your friend first...
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The Test: Secrets of the Soul 2
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
You will answer questions that will reveal things deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to once again unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."
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The Test: Hypothesis Rising
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
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The Test: Final Revelation
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
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The Horrorscope
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
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The Confession
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
Ever wondered how much of a kinky pervert you are? Ever wanted to know what your fate entails for being such a kinky pervert? Answer a series of disgustingly hilarious, immoral questions to reveal ridiculous scenarios & unlock the answers you seek...
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The Testing Chamber
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
For every action, there is a reaction... For every choice, a result... Dive deep into your subconscious as you wander the halls of The Testing Chamber & join hundreds of thousands of other players in one of the biggest & most successful social experiments ever performed.
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The Test: Reality Check
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
The Test: Reality Check is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche to find answers to questions you've kept locked away, hidden from yourself for far too long.
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The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain
Single-player alternative to The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with The Journey - Episode 1: Whatever This Is.
The Advisor Series is a player-driven narrative where your choices & decisions, both in the game, and out of the game, determine how future episodes unfold. Play the role of villain protagonist Magnus the Magician, as he wreaks havoc across the land, one well-placed fireball at a time!