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Single-player games like Madrid Noir

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Madrid Noir, 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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    Lavrynthos — Steam game cover

    Lavrynthos

    Single-player alternative to Madrid Noir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Madrid Noir.

    Lavrynthos is an independently created VR short, a funny and philosophic story that places you at the heart of the labyrinth of Crete to tell you the story of the unlikely relationship between the Minotaur and his next meal: a girl named Cora.

    2023IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gloomy Eyes VR — Steam game cover

    Gloomy Eyes VR

    Single-player alternative to Madrid Noir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Madrid Noir.

    With the voice of Colin Farrell, Gloomy Eyes narrates the story of the sun who got tired of the humans and decided to hide and never rise again. Gloomy Eyes is an animated VR-series in 6DoF & 3D real-time.

    2020AdventureCasual8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gravity VR — Steam game cover

    Gravity VR

    Single-player alternative to Madrid Noir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Madrid Noir.

    Gravity VR is a unique short interactive experience in a surreal world with no ground beneath your feet, where everything is forever falling. You'll meet two old brothers living a surprisingly ordinary life... But nothing lasts forever.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BATTLESCAR: Punk Was Invented By Girls — Steam game cover

    BATTLESCAR: Punk Was Invented By Girls

    Single-player alternative to Madrid Noir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Madrid Noir.

    Are you punk enough? Battlescar is a coming of age immersive film narrated by Rosario Dawson that takes place in a 1970's New York City. Join Lupe and Debbie, two runaways who's adventures in starting a punk rock band take them to places they never expected.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Line — Steam game cover

    The Line

    Single-player alternative to Madrid Noir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Madrid Noir.

    “The Line” is great for showcasing VR for first-time users. This award-winning experience is a 15-20 minutes interactive story of two figurines who are perfect for each other but reluctant to live out their love.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blake: The Visual Novel — Steam game cover

    Blake: The Visual Novel

    Single-player alternative to Madrid Noir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Madrid Noir.

    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.

    2021IndieCasualFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Secret of Retropolis — Steam game cover

    The Secret of Retropolis

    Single-player alternative to Madrid Noir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Madrid Noir.

    The Secret of Retropolis is a VR narrative game of a new kind, a blend of classic point-and-click adventure with immersive cinematography. Embody the witty protagonist of a film noir plot. Meet unforgettable characters. Solve puzzles. Lose yourself in the retro-futuristic atmosphere.

    2021IndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Loretta — Steam game cover

    Loretta

    Single-player alternative to Madrid Noir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Madrid Noir.

    Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s.

    2023IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →