Single-player games like BAD DREAMS
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to BAD DREAMS, 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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VERY BAD DREAMS
Single-player alternative to BAD DREAMS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with BAD DREAMS.
Very Bad Dreams is an intense and demanding experience that will test your nerves. Forget everything you thought you knew about horror games, because Very Bad Dreams transcends the boundaries of the gaming experience. Developed by an independent French studio,
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DeRailed
Single-player alternative to BAD DREAMS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with BAD DREAMS.
When a domestic terrorist resurfaces it falls on an overburdened police department to discover his plot and put an end to it, and as a washed up detective leading the renewed investigation things begin to not appear as they seem.
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April '86
Single-player alternative to BAD DREAMS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with BAD DREAMS.
April ’86 is an atmospheric first-person psychological horror about returning to Pripyat, where the past never truly died. Explore the abandoned city, uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of children, and confront what was hidden behind the Chernobyl disaster.
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The Stranger VR
Single-player alternative to BAD DREAMS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with BAD DREAMS.
The Stranger is an intense VR combat game which sets in an incredibly detailed exotic world. Explore the rich sci fi universe and survive with your weapons and wrist blade. Welcome to the world of the Stranger!
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Flavortown
Single-player alternative to BAD DREAMS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with BAD DREAMS.
Congratulations Rookie! You have been recognized as an elite officer of Flavortown’s Finest. You’ll be paired with Biff and Buddy, two wise cracking meatball “hotshots” of the precinct. With your brothers of the badge as a side, you’ll see how far this criminal underground rabbit hole goes...
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Get Out ! A "Very Bad Dreams" Story
Single-player alternative to BAD DREAMS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with BAD DREAMS.
LET'S BE HONEST. You're in deep shit. Straitjacket locked tight. Hood over your head. And the atmosphere? Definitely not a dream vacation. But hey… it happened. You did what you did. And now you're here...
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Hellfire Rampage VR
Single-player alternative to BAD DREAMS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with BAD DREAMS.
HELLFIRE RAMPAGE is a thrilling VR combat game. You as the inventor of teleportation, hunt for crystal essences to unlock a portal to dangerous dungeons. Battle hellish creatures using a wide arsenal of interdimensional weapons. Unique combat mechanics and challenges are awaiting!
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Lost In Ferry VR
Single-player alternative to BAD DREAMS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with BAD DREAMS.
"Lost In Ferry VR" is a VR secret room escape horror game. Players need to use their keen observation and strict logical judgment to solve the mysteries hidden in the memory room.
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Darkness Rollercoaster - Ultimate Shooter Edition
Single-player alternative to BAD DREAMS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with BAD DREAMS.
The ultimate rail shooter in this corner of the Galaxy !