Single-player games like Paper Bride
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Paper Bride, 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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Firework
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Paper Bride.
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
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The Rewinder
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.
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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
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Sanfu
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
2000年,山城市新闻频道的电视画面莫名跳出一则旧广告,而广告的代言人是已经去世的特异功能少年——三眼神童。有传闻三眼神童的亡魂劫持了电视信号。 调查局受命展开调查。随着调查的深入,一个藏在黑暗处的犯罪团伙逐渐浮出水面。
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The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Paper Bride.
Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…
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Enigma of Fear
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.
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The Séance of Blake Manor
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Paper Bride.
The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.
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Detention
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.
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Paper Bride 2 Zangling Village
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
This is the sequel to our Paper Bride series based on Chinese folklore. This story takes place in Zangling Village, where players must explore a village shrouded in occult mystery to uncover the secret origins of this haunted village.
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Paper Bride 3 Unresolved Love
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
Paper Bride 3 is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game This is the third horror puzzle game from our team. This time the story takes place in Moshui Village, which is near Zangling Village, and Fulu City, a small town nearby.
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Paper Bride 5 Two Lifetimes
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
"Paper Bride 5 Two Lifetimes" is the 5th work in the "Paper Bride' series. Our cast from Zangling Village return to the stage to welcome players back to the world of paper bride...
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Paper Bride 4 Bound Love
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
"Paper Bride 4 Bound Love" is a Chinese horror puzzle game, the fourth work in the "Paper Bride" series. Welcome everyone to return to the world of Paper Bride. This time, let us uncover the secrets of Yichang Town together.
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Paper Bride 6 Nightmare
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
“Paper Bride 6 Nightmare” is the sixth work to the Paper Bride series. Dive into a bewitching dream and immerse yourself in yet another immersive Chinese horror puzzle game!
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Paper Bride 7 Lethal Bond
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
Speak not of love untouched by passion's fire, as it's a torturous journey. If lovers would remain faithful evermore,On Peony Pavilion’s road they’ll meet for three lives more. Paper Bride 7: Lethal Bond is a Chinese horror puzzle game, and the 7th title of the Paper Bride series.
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Dark Notes
Single-player alternative to Paper Bride — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Paper Bride.
Dark Notes is a dark suspense puzzle game . You will play as the two protagonists, traveling through time and space to explore the secrets hidden in Happiness Mall!a secret concerning both protagonists surfaces... ...Anything can be a perfect fairytale as long as you believe it.