Single-player games like Shadowgate 2
Below are 19 single-player Steam games similar to Shadowgate 2, 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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The Sink Gods
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
The Sink Gods is a modern adventure game. You play a poor villager who lives in the Sink Valley. When you are evicted from your home, you realise your only hope is the Sink Gods of the Great Basin. Journey to each of their temples, and pass their test to gain revenge for what you have lost.
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Shadows of the Afterland
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Madrid, 1960: A maid named Pilar dies. You arrive in the afterlife looking like Pilar but speaking as Carolina, a police officer from the future. Possess the living and cross between worlds to uncover the truth behind a soul split between two identities in this point-and-click adventure.
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Veritus
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow’s castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.
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Riddlewood Manor
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Riddlewood Manor is a point & click adventure set in a haunted house that will try to kill you each step of your way. Overcome eerie logic puzzles to uncover a maze of mysterious rooms filled with dark secrets, spooky encounters, and hidden pathways. Optional jump scare warning is available.
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Quern - Undying Thoughts
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
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BROK the InvestiGator
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?
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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
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Grim Fandango Remastered
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
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Shadowgate
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.
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Deja Vu
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Get ready for a mindbending cyberpunk experience! Figure out more than a dozen puzzles through your manipulation of time based clones and try to get the best time in each level! Dive into Déjà Vu, inspired by puzzlers like Braid and The Swapper.
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Beyond Shadowgate
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
The original design of the never-before seen point and click adventure has been brought to life after 30+ years in the vault - Beyond Shadowgate! This new massive game (created by the designer of the original hit Shadowgate and a leading 8-bit adventure studio) is 5 TIMES BIGGER than NES Shadowgate!
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Frederic: Resurrection of Music
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
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 Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
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 Shadowgate 2 — 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 Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
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 Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
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 Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Take revenge on your father’s killer!
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Teddy Floppy Ear - Mountain Adventure
Single-player alternative to Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
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 Shadowgate 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A joyful, casual puzzle game that will tease both your wits and your memory!