Single-player games like Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb, 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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Tex Murphy: Martian Memorandum
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
The year is 2033. Your name is Tex Murphy, Private Investigator in San Francisco.
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Simon the Sorcerer: 25th Anniversary Edition
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
There are some things that kids just shouldn't have to put up with. Being transported to some weird dimension full of goblins, dwarves, swamplings, stupid wizards and sleeping giants is definitely one of them. Join Simon's quest to rescue the wizard Calypso from the evil sorcerer Sordid.
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FoxTail
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
FoxTail is a classic quest inspired by the mid-90s games. Complex quests and freedom in solving them, an interesting plot, beautiful graphics and, of course, an atmosphere of mystery and adventure.
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Putt-Putt® Goes to the Moon
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
Due to a freak accident at the Fireworks Factory, Putt-Putt® is blasted to the moon!
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Fatty Bear's Birthday Surprise
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
Help Fatty Bear and His Friends Cook Up A Birthday You'll Never Forget!
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Sam & Max Hit the Road
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
Grab your nightstick, squeal like a siren, and Hit the Road with Sam & Max, Freelance Police, as they attempt to crack their toughest case.
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Call of Cthulhu: Prisoner of Ice
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
As you journey to the seemingly placid surroundings of a Greek courtyard or the secret gardens of Tihuanica, beware - things are not as they seem. This supernatural action adventure is sure to pique your obsession with horror and espionage.
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Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.
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Return to Monkey Island
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.
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King's Quest
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.
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I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
Single-player alternative to Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb.
The adventure plunges you into the tortured and hidden past of five humans. Delve into their darkest fears. Outwit the Master Computer AM in a game of psychological warfare. Disturbing, compelling. An adventure you won't easily forget !!