Single-player games like Is it different or not?
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Is it different or not?, 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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Simulation 9
Single-player alternative to Is it different or not? — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Is it different or not?.
You wake up in an endless hallway with no memory of anything. A voice calls out to you and explains that after your death, your mind was placed into a computer simulation. Unfortunately, bugs are starting to appear, and you’ll have to report them to fix the simulation.
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DEVIL'S WAY
Single-player alternative to Is it different or not? — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Is it different or not?.
A horror game that tests your wits, courage and dark sense of humor. Solve puzzles to survive in a world full of dark secrets, but beware - there could be something waiting around every corner!
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NO.8 High School
Single-player alternative to Is it different or not? — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Is it different or not?.
You've returned to your high school classroom, where time seems to stand still. You need to look around and find something unusual to get through the last 30 days of school.
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Dead by Backrooms Anomaly
Single-player alternative to Is it different or not? — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Is it different or not?.
A story-driven psychological horror game filled with puzzles and humorous moments. In this world where reality and fantasy intertwine, nothing will ever be as it seems.
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EVIDENCE
Single-player alternative to Is it different or not? — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Is it different or not?.
EVIDENCE is an atmospheric neo-noir detective thriller. Investigate murders, narcotics trafficking, underground casinos, disappearances, arson cases, robberies, and strange incidents that slowly begin connecting into something far bigger.
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Symbols
Single-player alternative to Is it different or not? — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Is it different or not?.
Every clue tells a different story. Investigate intriguing cases, uncover hidden details, and piece together the mystery step by step — alone or with someone who sees what you can’t. Each player uncovers different clues, so follow every lead until the truth reveals itself.
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Crime Scene Technician
Single-player alternative to Is it different or not? — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Is it different or not?.
Become a Crime Scene Investigator, gather evidence, and connect not obvious facts which will lead you to solve the crime and find the guilty! Don't let criminals get more innocent victims!
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Unable to Exit 8
Single-player alternative to Is it different or not? — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Is it different or not?.
You receive an invitation on a "special" dating app, get excited and then get involved in an endless cycle of couples' hotels. You have to watch carefully for any unusual information. Can you solve these puzzles?
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Pushing the limit
Single-player alternative to Is it different or not? — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Is it different or not?.
Pushing the limit - a game in which you'll have to overcome obstacles and find ways out of different situations!