Single-player games like Criminal Expert
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Criminal Expert, 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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Her Story
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Criminal Expert.
A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.
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Telling Lies
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Criminal Expert.
Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story.
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The Operator
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Criminal Expert.
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
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Trials of Innocence
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Criminal Expert.
Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.
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Blake: The Visual Novel
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Criminal Expert.
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.
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Murder by Numbers
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Criminal Expert.
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
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STASIS: BONE TOTEM
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Criminal Expert.
Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...
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Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Criminal Expert.
A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.
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Frederic: Resurrection of Music
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Criminal Expert.
Frederic Chopin – a long time deceased classical compositor – returns back from beyond the grave to fight intense musical duels. In his way stand some of the worlds greatest pop stars charmed with enormous profits that wild commercialization provides
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Teddy Floppy Ear - The Race
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Criminal Expert.
People of Animalville got a carting fever and you must help one of them reach for the championship. Take the wheel, choose a kart, decide which character from 'Teddy Floppy Ear’ universe you want, and start the wild ride!
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FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake is an immersive, tactical turn-based RPG, placing you in command of the awe-inspiring Wanzers – powerful military machines.
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Frederic: Evil Strikes Back
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Criminal Expert.
Frederic - Evil Strikes Back - The Bigger, Better, More Awesome sequel. Great new tracks. Great new locations. Great new features. Great new story.
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Violett Remastered
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Criminal Expert.
Dragged by her parents, a young and rebellious teenage girl – Violett, moves to an old spooky house in the middle of nowhere. Forced away from her friends and life in the city; she imagines how boring life in countryside will be: spending day after day, bored in her room with absolutely nothing to do.
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16bit Trader
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Criminal Expert.
Take revenge on your father’s killer!
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Teddy Floppy Ear - Mountain Adventure
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Criminal Expert.
Teddy Floppy Ear is a main character of series of adventure games for the children, based on the on famous Polish cartoon. Send your kid onto an unforgettable journey with the world’s most charming bear!
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Millie
Single-player alternative to Criminal Expert — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Criminal Expert.
A joyful, casual puzzle game that will tease both your wits and your memory!