Single-player games like thanks mom
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to thanks mom, 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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NNNNNIGHT
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with thanks mom.
Morning has ended, and night has begun. Somewhere, many people are spending their respective nights—walking their dogs, studying in their rooms, striving at work... You observe the night until "she" becomes "morning". "NNNNNIGHT" is an adventure game themed around night.
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monoch room
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
After losing consciousness, I found myself in a strange room. An unknown figure guided me deeper into the room. "I thought you would make it this far." Eventually, I saw a past I had forgotten... "monoch room" is an adventure game with puzzle elements.
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POPOPOSAN
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with thanks mom.
'She' spoke 'something' and chased after me. Back then, running away was the only thing I was good at. At home and at school, I had no place where I belonged, and I always wanted someone to play with. "POPOPOSAN" is an adventure game based on urban legends.
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NAGAISAN
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
I came to know "her." Since then, I've felt someone's gaze from somewhere. Memories of the place I reached while searching for a lost dog in the past. I'm not sure if it's connected, but I did something. "NAGAISAN" is an adventure game based on urban legends.
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DINNERDINNNER
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
"DINNERDINNNER" is a horror adventure game set in the modern era. You become a diner staff member and encounter strange events – customers with bizarre stories, engaging in trivial conversations, and discussing incomprehensible matters.
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VeryVeryHouse
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
We moved into our new home.We talked about little things and laughed about little things.Then strange things started happening in the house.But even those kinds of surprises can be fun now and then."VeryVeryHouse" is an adventure game.
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CHURIP
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
"CHURIP" is a horror adventure game set in modern times. On the day of the funeral, her casket was beautifully adorned with many flowers. She often appears in my dreams as she was when she was alive.
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Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.
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Backmooms
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with thanks mom.
You’ve wandered into a strange dimension while shopping.A mysterious monster is chasing you.You must escape."Backmooms" is a first-person adventure game.
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HOLEHOLE
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
"HOLEHOLE" is a relaxed adventure game where players freely explore a map, collect objects, and assist residents through conversations. The game features a visual novel-style storytelling experience and allows players to progress at their own pace.
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I wish it was morning all the time
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
The sisters are chased into an abandoned house by a group of men who don't know what's going on. Every action you take will determine their survival. Take the necessary actions according to the situation to ensure their survival.
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MAZEMAZE
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
"MAZEMAZE" is an adventure game where you explore maps, find objects, and progress through the story. One day, the protagonist jumps off a building and finds themselves in a mysterious space. They are guided through corridors in a maze where various things exist.
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PRIPRI
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
"PRIPRI" is an ADV game where you explore maps, interact with characters, and uncover an escape plan as a prison staff member. Choose to befriend female prisoners and aid in the escape or ignore it, all while enjoying a relaxed gameplay experience without quest markers or time limits.
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Escape Escape
Single-player alternative to thanks mom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with thanks mom.
You awaken in a mysterious room and promptly clear items from the desk. The individual behind this watches in surprise on the monitor. "Hey! What are you doing? Let me play my game!" "Escape Escape" is an adventure where you explore, interact, and advance through maps and characters.