Single-player games like Ethel
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Ethel, 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 Silent Fare
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
A psychological horror anomaly game where you observe your apartment, report strange changes, and uncover a disturbing story hidden in the environment.
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Through The Backrooms
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
You as Ethan, a robber who wants to end his criminal past. Suddenly you fall in the Backrooms and now you have to solve the mystery of the liminal rooms to find a way out. But you are not alone here...
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Blue Maiden
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ethel.
A slow-burning, psychological horror walking sim set in a haunted Japanese neighborhood.
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Unable to Exit 8
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
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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Pieces of me
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
“Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”
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Dollmare
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
You've accepted a shady job offer at a doll factory. Inspect dolls for defects and anomalies. Follow strange protocols. Don't get fired and stay alive.
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Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
A story-rich psychological horror inspired by real-life experiences. Follow Emily, 23, as she moves to Brooklyn for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn into a slow spiral of obsession and control. Featuring voice acting, this atmospheric and grounded experience is deeply unsettling.
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Discolored
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.
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Claire
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
Beth returns to her estranged sister’s house in 1963. Explore chilling, richly detailed levels, solve puzzles, and uncover haunting family secrets. Face intense scares and heart-pounding chases, with your choice shaping multiple endings.