Single-player games like Descent of the Hunted
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Descent of the Hunted, 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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Lone Bird in the Tree
Single-player alternative to Descent of the Hunted — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Descent of the Hunted.
“Lone Bird in the Tree” is an adventure game with male and female versions of each of the four characters. The story alternates between the “future” of the main character, who is deeply traumatized by the grief of his/her best friend, and the “story leading up to the loss of his/her best friend”.
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Glass Hearts
Single-player alternative to Descent of the Hunted — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Descent of the Hunted.
Gripping psychological thriller Yaoi game full of difficult choices. Can you trust your own mind?
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Кукуево / Kukuevo
Single-player alternative to Descent of the Hunted — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Descent of the Hunted.
Kukuevo is a unique experience for those who are into mystery stories and love visual novels. Get ready for an exciting adventure in a world of mysteries and mysteries where every step you take can determine the outcome of the game.
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My Dream is a Lost Memory
Single-player alternative to Descent of the Hunted — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Descent of the Hunted.
My dream is a Lost Memory is a short interactive story about having Déjà vu, realizing that this Déjà vu came to you because of a dream, and then wondering if that dream is actually a memory. It's a story about work, limitations and self-respect.
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Demonheart
Single-player alternative to Descent of the Hunted — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Descent of the Hunted.
Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.
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Herald: The Interactive Period Drama – Complete Edition
Single-player alternative to Descent of the Hunted — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Descent of the Hunted.
Herald is a choice-driven adventure set on the high seas. Board the HLV Herald and uncover its dark secrets in an intriguing tale about tyranny and servitude.
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Paradise
Single-player alternative to Descent of the Hunted — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Descent of the Hunted.
Paradise is a Boys Love visual novel and tells the story of a group of men who go on holiday on a deserted island. When things begin to go wrong, they realize to their horror that they are stranded. Turns out that’s only the start of their problems.
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IMMORTALITY
Single-player alternative to Descent of the Hunted — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Descent of the Hunted.
Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies were ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. An interactive trilogy from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story.
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Veil of Dust: A Homesteading Game
Single-player alternative to Descent of the Hunted — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Descent of the Hunted.
A story-driven Survival/ Farm RPG about learning to live after loss. Explore 7 emotional story arcs tackling love, grief, purpose & struggle of many kinds. Farm, Forage, Hunt and Craft to endure the deserts of 1860's Oregon (on casual/ challenge). Walk the path from mere survival to something more.