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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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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Horror School Story
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
Immerse yourself in the foreboding atmosphere of Enspire School of Digital Art, brought to life with realistic graphics. Solve intricate puzzles and face psychological challenges to progress through the nightmarish school environment. FACE YOUR FEAR and ESCAPE THE NIGHT.
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Insanias
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
Insanias is a psychological horror game where you will have to explore what happened to find a hidden truth. To do this, you will have to be able to control your sanity to avoid falling into the madness that lurks in every corner. Are you ready to face your fears and discover the truth?
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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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What Happened to Lily?
Single-player alternative to Ethel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Ethel.
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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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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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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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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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.