Single-player games like Layers of Fear
Below are 21 single-player Steam games similar to Layers of Fear, 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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Suspense: Madman's Dreams
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
Explore the fears that shape lives and the unseen worlds that haunt them. You're not just witnessing their struggles — you're living them.
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Layers of Fear (2016)
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
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Not Your Eyes
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
Your eyes cannot be trusted. A girl finds herself questioned by a twisted psychiatrist, helping a fallen angel, and followed by a bizarre stalker, descending to a beautiful, terrible world where nothing is as it seems.
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Never Ending Nightmare
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
Life has been tough for you after the tragic incident with your parents. Your way of coping has been through reliving all the good memories with them, but all the memories had a dark turn this time... will you be able to figure out why?
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Close Your Eyes
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
An anthology of 7 horror tales within a connected universe. Join a murderous marshmallow bound by their past down an atmospheric descent, brought into question by an odd game show host. Follow a Witch trying to seduce her love with sweet things. Plus 5 other surprisingly twisted yet emotional tales.
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Disruptive
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
Immerse yourself in a first-person sci-fi horror experience, trapped in a desolate laboratory. Explore its dark corridors, unveil its horrors and find your way to survival, as you are stalked by atrocious threats. Question yourself, make decisions and discover your destiny.
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Mucorales
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
An enthralling RPG Maker horror game that explores a dark and twisted rendition of the classic fairy tale, Red Riding Hood.
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The Stalked
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
Escaped from Liam's obsession, Kate seeks refuge in her grandpa's mansion. Strange occurrences raise questions about Liam's presence or another figure. Unraveling mysterious letters, Kate embarks on a journey, seeking peace.
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SILENT HILL 2
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
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Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.
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PT+
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Use virtual reality to learn how to stretch and exercise your neck
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The Medium
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.
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Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
A first‑person psychological horror game set on a haunted ocean liner. As an actor summoned by an unorthodox director, you’ll confront twisted memories from your past and learn the price of achieving the perfect performance.
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Exit The Abyss
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Exit the Abyss is a psychological horror game where you are trapped in an abandoned, haunted hospital. The game focuses on an oppressive atmosphere, exploration, and mysteries, with minimalist puzzle elements. Immerse yourself in a distorted reality, confront your fears, and find the way out!
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Observer: System Redux
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.
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Gamedec - Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Layers of Fear.
Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.
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Painkiller
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?
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Detached
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Detached is a suspenseful interstellar duel that demands tactics and skill to survive. Separated from your unit you must make smart decisions and race to safety in this visceral exploration of deep space. Strap yourself into your spacesuit for thrilling gameplay designed for VR headsets.
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Detached: Non-VR Edition
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Detached, a suspenseful interstellar duel that demands tactics and skill to survive, is now available in a non-VR version! Separated from your unit, you must make smart decisions and race to safety in this visceral exploration of deep space.
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Telefrag VR
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Telefrag VR is a hellishly fast-paced shooter with visceral movement and combat mechanics. Dash, shoot, and teleport around unique arenas that feature impossible geometry where there is no right side up and death can come from any direction.
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Bus Station Simulator
Single-player alternative to Layers of Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
In Bus Station Simulator, take over a forgotten bus station and bring it back to life - solo or in co-op! Take care of passengers, your fleet, and the infrastructure as you transform a rundown terminal into the beating heart of Winston Springs.