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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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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The Escape: Together
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
The Escape: Together is a 1-3 player Online CO-OP escape horror. The paranormal creature has taken over the house. You must use everything you find to survive and make your runaway.
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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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MetaPhysical
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
Supernatural phenomena are on the rise. In MetaPhysical you and up to 5 other friends can go on the hunt for eerie creatures to put an end to their sinister activities! Whether it's an ordinary ghost or a demon, your task is to identify the rumbling creature and then finish it off.
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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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Lunch Lady
Single-player alternative to Malum — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Malum.
Lunch Lady is a 1-4 player online co-op survival horror game. The school final exams are coming up and the best idea you and your friends had was to steal the test answers. Find all 10 pages and don't get caught by the murderous Lunch Lady!
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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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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!