Single-player games like Horror School Story
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Horror School Story, 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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What Happened to Lily?
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.
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Buried Life
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
1997. After a sudden mine collapse, you find yourself trapped inside an abandoned Soviet research complex where classified experiments were once conducted. Explore underground laboratories, uncover forgotten secrets, and discover why the facility was buried along with everything it contained.
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sussy babies: reborn
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
Sussy Babies: Reborn is a psychological horror experience, where you and your friend get trapped in a mysterious mine system, the deeper you go, the stranger the mines become, and the more challenging it gets to find your way out.
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The Maid
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
The Maid is a first-person psychological horror and mystery game that focuses on creating fear and tension in the player.
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Ethel
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
Welcome to my first game! Where you'll Immerse yourself in a unbelievable, story-rich mystery, packed with jaw-dropping plot twist, horror, and multiple endings.
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RATSHAKER™
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
RATSHAKER™ is the fun and quirky solution to all your rat problems! Hold on to the RAT, shake your arm, and watch life’s problems disappear! How far can you go?
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Uncanny Tales: The Watcher
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
2006. You become the new reserve caretaker. Patrol the territory in your rugged 4x4, check the phototraps, and monitor the area using surveillance cameras. But remember: you are not the only one watching.
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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.
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NomNom Treasure Hunt
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Horror School Story.
NomNom Treasure Hunt is a cozy exploration game for kids where players clean and organize rooms to unlock fun rewards. Discover hidden treasures, complete simple tasks, and explore charming worlds inspired by adventure games in a safe, playful experience.
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NomNom Wonderland
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Horror School Story.
Escape the crowds and explore NomNom Wonderland at your own pace. Experience a relaxing walk simulator through a beautiful amusement park with no queues, no rush, and an optional haunted attraction for players seeking a thrilling horror adventure.