Single-player games like Theory of Poltaran
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Theory of Poltaran, 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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Infinite Liberty
Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Theory of Poltaran.
A disturbing FPS survival horror game about being trapped in an alternate America. Navigate twisted realities, evade or fight aggressive enemies, and solve fast-paced environmental puzzles to survive.
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Obsessive Revenge
Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Theory of Poltaran.
After Mike's brother is arrested, victim of false accusations, Mike discovers that Jonathan was responsible for his brother's arrest, and so decides to kill him on a government ranch, where several government agents belonging to the witness protection service are.
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JAMBREDREK: PURE DETECTIVE
Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Theory of Poltaran.
Investigate a series of brutal murders in a remote forest county. Search for clues, explore disturbing locations, encounter horrifying creatures, and uncover the truth in this first person horror experience.
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Awake
Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Theory of Poltaran.
A first-person psychological horror game that blends emotional storytelling, environmental puzzles, and surreal journeys through reality, memory, and imagination. Uncover the truth as your own mind becomes your greatest mystery.
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Lethal Haven
Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Theory of Poltaran.
Lethal Haven is an intense shooter blending survival and zombies. Fight across reactive, destructible worlds, Play your way in first-person, third-person, or cinematic view, and master crosshair-free combat where instinct decides victory. Built with passion.
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Fractured Mind
Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Theory of Poltaran.
This is a PT inspired psychological horror game, with a bodycam style.
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Deer Journey
Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Theory of Poltaran.
Deer Journey is a third person walking simulator game. Outcasted by the other deers, an albino fawn is forced to go deep into the forest to find a place to live. Join him on his journey through a world too big for which he may not be yet ready.
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City of Graves
Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Theory of Poltaran.
As a soldier in a lifeless city after a disease outbreak, fight creatures and hunt for what will save the city.