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Single-player games like House of Lizards

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to House of Lizards, 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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    It follows you — Steam game cover

    It follows you

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

    You are all alone in this dark and frightening place. Run and hide, hurry to find a way out, because it follows you...

    2022ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Backrooms: Eight Levels — Steam game cover

    Backrooms: Eight Levels

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

    "God save you if you hear something wandering around nearby, because it sure as hell has heard you..."

    2024ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crown Chained — Steam game cover

    Crown Chained

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

    From zero to legend — write your own epic comeback. Play as a fallen soul, build your team with loyal companions, overcome impossible odds, and reclaim your glory to rise to the top again.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Jurassic Labyrinth — Steam game cover

    The Jurassic Labyrinth

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

    A psychological horror puzzle game set in a living labyrinth that adapts to your choices. Solve shifting mechanisms, navigate ever-changing corridors, and evade a relentless presence that learns your behavior as you try to escape.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Scary Husband HD: Anime Horror Game — Steam game cover

    Scary Husband HD: Anime Horror Game

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

    You wake up in your house but there is a man here. He said he is your new husband and you are the wife. But you don't have a memories about your marriage with him. Something is very creepy about him, say hello to your new scary husband!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    KAGIDOKO : A Deep Learning Horror Game — Steam game cover

    KAGIDOKO : A Deep Learning Horror Game

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

    KAGIDOKO is an experimental horror game where every jumpscare has a reason. Collect all keys, open all doors, and get out of that house... While being stalked by a pre-trained Deep Learning Gameplay AI.

    2023ActionIndieSimulation3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Legendary Sword — Steam game cover

    Legendary Sword

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

    Note: The actual release time of this game is April 2023. Become a farmer, breed livestock, go out hunting in the sun, sneak into the castle at night as a thief, or bring your best weapons and armor to resist the invasion of the enemy. Finally, take the booty home.

    2023ActionStrategyAdventure10.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wilderdark — Steam game cover

    Wilderdark

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

    Something dangerous is lurking in the wilderness. Wilderdark is a first-person survival horror game where you must navigate a strange island inhabited by ectoparasitic dinosaurs and organisms. You must remain vigilant to stealthily obtain evidence, samples, and craft tools to survive.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →