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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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    Sodyba — Steam game cover

    Sodyba

    Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Theory of Poltaran.

    A short psychological horror game inspired by Baltic folklore. Explore the homestead, complete everyday tasks, discover hidden places, and reveal its dark secret. When evil awakens, can you escape?

    2027IndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Infinite Liberty — Steam game cover

    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.

    2027ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Arctica — Steam game cover

    Arctica

    Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Theory of Poltaran.

    An ancient terror emerges to threaten the survival of all humanity in this immersive first-person RPG. Explore 1980s Antarctica at the height of the cold war as the US leads an operation to secure the frozen frontier and ensure the end of the Soviet world.

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    Obsessive Revenge — Steam game cover

    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.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    JAMBREDREK: PURE DETECTIVE — Steam game cover

    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.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure2.25 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BloodState — Steam game cover

    BloodState

    Single-player alternative to Theory of Poltaran — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Theory of Poltaran.

    An elite military team is sent to recover a specimen that could change everything. As the sole survivor, you must restore power, unlock new routes, reactivate critical systems, and uncover why someone wanted the mission buried.

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    Awake — Steam game cover

    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 — Steam game cover

    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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