Single-player games like TheDark
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to TheDark, 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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Broken World
Single-player alternative to TheDark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Early Access with TheDark.
"Broken World" is an exciting post-apocalyptic low-poly game where players have to survive in a world overrun by zombies and chaos. Build and strengthen your shelters, fight various threats and explore a dangerous world full of secrets and dangers.
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King Of Swords
Single-player alternative to TheDark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with TheDark.
Fight to the death. Please follow the description of the updates to see what has been fixed, added and what is not functional or has bugs. This is an early access game. Thank you
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Dungeoneer
Single-player alternative to TheDark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with TheDark.
Dungeoneer is a nostalgia-invoking action RPG with an old-school style taking inspirations from games like Baldur's Gate, Warcraft, Diablo, and Runescape - complete with a full campaign, end-game difficulty, and multiplayer. Play solo or with up to 4 players in co-op or PvP.
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Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions
Single-player alternative to TheDark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with TheDark.
"Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions - Embark on a medieval fantasy survival odyssey. Reclaim the stolen Crown, battle dark forces, and explore diverse lands. Uncover secrets, wield magic, and craft your destiny. Will you become the true champion of Atham?"
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Colony Survival
Single-player alternative to TheDark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with TheDark.
Colony Survival is a unique first-person strategy game developed by a two-man team. Build your own colony in a voxel world. Command guards, farmers, miners and other colonists. Defend your colony against the horde of monsters that attacks every night!
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V Rising
Single-player alternative to TheDark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with TheDark.
Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.
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Night of the Dead
Single-player alternative to TheDark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with TheDark.
'Night of the Dead' is an open-world game that combines elements of exploration, tower defense, survival, and crafting. Traverse a world dominated by zombies while collecting various resources and powerful equipment. Build a fortress to survive the hordes of zombies that swarm every night!
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Zombie Survival Game Online
Single-player alternative to TheDark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with TheDark.
Zombie Survival Game Online is an open-world, post-apocalyptic, looter shooter. Craft, quest, explore, build, and fight for survival. Parkour up a mountainside, ramp a truck over a horde, and grab a gasmask to explore the sewers. Can you survive? Doubtful.