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Single-player games like There Won't be Light

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to There Won't be Light, 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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    Scary Ferry — Steam game cover

    Scary Ferry

    Single-player alternative to There Won't be Light — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with There Won't be Light.

    Scary Ferry is a co-op horror game where you and your friends face monsters, traps, and treacherous waters. Complete challenging missions, explore dangerous dungeons, and uncover ISM's secrets.

    ActionAdventureEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    HorrorBox — Steam game cover

    HorrorBox

    Single-player alternative to There Won't be Light — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Early Access with There Won't be Light.

    HorrorBox is a Multiplayer Horror Game dripping with an eery cinematic experience set in the 80s. Utilize tools and work together to survive either PvE or PvP fright nights...

    2022IndieEarly Access5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FEEDERS — Steam game cover

    FEEDERS

    Single-player alternative to There Won't be Light — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with There Won't be Light.

    2079. The sun exploded. The rich fled underground. You were sent to the top, where the sky burns. They call you Penthouse Rats. Descend into ruins crawling with smart, unique creatures. Make noise, one hunts you. Stay silent, another finds you. 1-4 player co-op horror.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Redlight — Steam game cover

    Redlight

    Single-player alternative to There Won't be Light — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with There Won't be Light.

    Redlight is a chilling multiplayer first-person horror experience. Traverse a liminal maze alongside friends while being hunted by a relentless AI-driven terror lurking in the shadows. Work together to activate generators, but remember: survival demands stealth when the lights turn red.

    2024ActionAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FearBound — Steam game cover

    FearBound

    Single-player alternative to There Won't be Light — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with There Won't be Light.

    Welcome to a terrifying horror game that will test your nerves and challenge your survival instincts.

    2022ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Daemonium — Steam game cover

    Daemonium

    Single-player alternative to There Won't be Light — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with There Won't be Light.

    Daemonium is a 1-4 player online co-op psychological horror game. Demonic possessions are running rampant. Grab your equipment, join your team, and locate the source of the demonic presence. Enter the portal to the demon realm and perform an exorcism to banish the demon to hell.

    2024ActionIndieEarly Access9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    They See Us — Steam game cover

    They See Us

    Single-player alternative to There Won't be Light — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with There Won't be Light.

    They See Us is a multiplayer horror game built for creepy vibes, scream-worthy jump scares and hilarious co-op tension. Work together to spot terrifying anomalies lurking in familiar places – before they find you!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lamentations — Steam game cover

    Lamentations

    Single-player alternative to There Won't be Light — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with There Won't be Light.

    You and your teammates are part of an elite undercover unit tasked with finding out information on a mysterious complex known as "the backrooms". Explore various locations, solve puzzles, check your six, and escape with your life!

    2025ActionAdventureRPG4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ad Agency Tycoon — Steam game cover

    Ad Agency Tycoon

    Single-player alternative to There Won't be Light — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with There Won't be Light.

    Ad Agency Tycoon is an Advertising Agency simulator set in the 60's. Choose the perfect combination for your propagandas, develop your company and conquer the golden age of publicity! Your advertising will come to life and face the tough market and the most feared of all: the public.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual11.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →