Single-player games like Murder Diaries
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Murder Diaries, 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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Murder Diaries 2
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.
In this game you abstractly follow the narration of a murderer and a joung detective through their lifes and thoughts. This leads you straight into the middle of an exciting murder case and a murder mystery unlike you have ever seen before unfolds.
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Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Murder Diaries.
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
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The Operator
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
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Rainswept
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.
Rainswept takes you on an emotional adventure in a small town shaken by a double shooting. Join Detective Stone and unravel a tangled web of love, relationships, and unresolved trauma in this character-driven murder mystery game.
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Kona II: Brume
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.
Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.
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Kona
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.
Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.
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Blake: The Visual Novel
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Murder Diaries.
Graphic Novel meets Visual Novel in this story-rich, choice-driven thriller. Experience Blake’s journey as he encounters a clandestine nemesis, sparking a series of events that force him to choose between losing his sanity or rising to the challenge. Make the right decisions and save New Stone.
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INDIKA
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.
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Flying Hero VR
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.
Evil unicorns conquered Meow York City! It's about time to unleash your true hero skill and get some revenge! Save all the cute kitten in this thriving city on a beautiful island and upgrade your gear to fly faster than any other hero ever!
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Aery - Sky Castle
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.
Aery - Sky Castle is a very unique flight game featuring a little bird that discovers an unknown world full of beauty and dreamy landscapes, little environmental riddles, and other surprises. It's a story-driven adventure to discover and rescue a broken world.
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Aery - Little Bird Adventure
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.
Aery is a peaceful exploration game from the perspective of a little bird who decided to discover the world. Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.
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My Little Dog Adventure
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.
In My Little Dog Adventure you play as a little dog that discovers the world on its mission to find its way back home. It's a short emotional story-driven exploration game that will keep you interested with an immersive story and lovable characters.
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Aery - Broken Memories
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.
You are a little bird that flies smoothly through thoughts, fears, and memories of an unknown person. Experience the feeling of flying, immerse into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes, and enjoy the unique storytelling of the game while getting attached to the lovely main character.
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Life of Fly
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.
Life of Fly features 12 short stories each revolving around the life and weird thoughts of another fly. Be prepared to experience some very unusual content, some interesting thoughts that go way beyond the normal life of a fly, and some entertaining short stories with a twist.
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Air Bounce - The Jump 'n' Run Challenge
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Murder Diaries.
Jump or Die! Air Bounce - The Jump 'n' Run Challenge is a fast-paced crazy difficult sometimes rage-inducing 3d first-person platformer. Are you ready for the challenge?
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Flying Hero X
Single-player alternative to Murder Diaries — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Murder Diaries.
Evil unicorns conquered Meow York City! It's about time to unleash your true hero skill and get some revenge! Save all the cute kitten in this thriving city on a beautiful island and upgrade your gear to fly faster than any other hero ever!