Single-player games like Horror School Story
Below are 9 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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ALYSSA
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
From the creator of Don't Be Afraid. You are a little girl trapped inside a nightmarish mansion, where twisted residents, dark secrets, and a conspiracy far greater than it first appears await behind every closed door.
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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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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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Abandoned Souls
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.
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Discolored
Single-player alternative to Horror School Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Horror School Story.
Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.
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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.