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Single-player games like Anomaly

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Anomaly, 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.

Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Anomaly page.

Ranked picks

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    Stab — Steam game cover

    Stab

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

    Escape from the house of a crazy and chatty killer... Accomplish objectives and collect points... Get your name on the leaderboard.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lost Life : Origins — Steam game cover

    Lost Life : Origins

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

    "Lost Life : Origins" is a first-person survival horror experience that blends psychological tension, environmental storytelling, and strategic combat. Your journey is not about brute force, but perception, adaptation, and uncovering the truth buried beneath layers of reality.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Backrooms: Liminal Reality — Steam game cover

    The Backrooms: Liminal Reality

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

    Explore the backrooms and liminal spaces while trying to find your way out while you fight with the feeling like you are in a dream, or if you have just entered one of your own.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Other Me — Steam game cover

    The Other Me

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

    The Other Me is a first-person psychological horror game delving into the realms of horror that prowl the recesses of one's psyche. Pursue the dread ruminations amidst the maelstrom of the Asylum. This game offers both mind-bending horror elements and realistic environments.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Precept — Steam game cover

    Precept

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

    Precept is a first-person psychedelic action horror game with a heavy focus on exploration. Players take control of a night guard whose purpose is to finish his daily task. The player must find way to escape and survive from mysterious company's environment and entities.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Horror Nightmare Collection — Steam game cover

    Horror Nightmare Collection

    Single-player alternative to Anomaly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Anomaly.

    The Horror Nightmare Collection is an anthology of retro-style horror games. Immerse yourself in unique stories, from eerie forest horrors to forsaken prison nightmares, pushing your nerves to the limit. Explore psychological and grotesque terrors in this dread-inducing assortment.

    2024ActionAdventureSimulation1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Eyes Of The ElderWood — Steam game cover

    Eyes Of The ElderWood

    Single-player alternative to Anomaly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Anomaly.

    Eyes Of The ElderWood is a first-person adventure horror set in Kashubian folklore, emphasizing diverse locations, challenges, and enemies. Draw spells to solve puzzles and deal with foes, or fight using a revolver. Keep an eye on your sanity level to avoid descending into madness.

    2026ActionAdventureEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FINIS ACTUS — Steam game cover

    FINIS ACTUS

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

    1891 London. In the mansion of a famous illusionist, the connection between reality and madness is severed. Many who trusted their intellect have been lost in these corridors. Before the curtain falls, will you see beyond the illusion, or will you become part of this tragedy?

    2026ActionIndieAdventure7.64 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →