Single-player games like Malum
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Malum, 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 Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
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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Paranormal Cleanup
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
Clock in for the worst cleaning shift of your life: Unclog nasty toilets and scrub ectoplasm in this 1-4 player online co-op survival horror game. Get the job done and don't get caught by the entities hunting you!
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Fear Therapy
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Malum.
Fear Therapy, is a multiplayer(1-4) and single player psychological horror game.Try to complete the quests and leave the horror house before it is too late! Satan getting angrier every second and nothing holding it back.
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FOREWARNED
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
FOREWARNED is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror. Delve deep into ancient Egyptian ruins with your team of fellow archaeologists. Investigate phenomena, collect treasure, discover lore, survive danger, and banish the evil that lurks within.
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Hellcoming
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Malum.
Hellcoming is a co-op horror survival game for 1-4 players, who need to clean large areas from hellish abomination with the help of special tools.
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PARANOIA PLACE
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
PARANOIA PLACE is a 1-4 player online co-op survival horror game. Together or alone, you will need to solve puzzles, find items and run from the bloodthirsty demonic killer.
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Midnight Heist
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
Go on heists through Midnight City alone or with up to four players to fulfill tasks as a hacker for various organizations. Improve your reputation, earn money, and uncover the secrets of shady companies all while being hunted by terrifying entities.
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Dark Hours
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Malum.
Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for 1-4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team of robbers is now trapped with an evil entity. Forget your plan, your mission is to survive. Explore and cooperate to find a way out.
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Phasmophobia
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
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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Rogue Citadel
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
Unlock new defences, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite tower defence survivors game. Will you conquer the citadel's ever-shifting challenges and emerge victorious, or succumb to its sinister temptations?
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They See Us
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
They See Us is a multiplayer horror game built for creepy vibes, scream-worthy jump scares and hilarious co-op tension. Work together to spot terrifying anomalies lurking in familiar places – before they find you!