Single-player games like Pool of Madness
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Pool of Madness, 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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Pongo! Paddle Pals!
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
Pong... But it's a roguelite! Pick a class, pick a ball blessing, then paddle your way through three acts of devious enemy paddles. Stack relics, find synergies, survive floor modifiers warping the ball mid-rally. PONG! IT! UP!
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DROSS
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
DROSS is an FPS Roguelike set in a derelict facility infested with alien bugs. Travel a procedurally generated world, get powerful weapons and equipment, and upgrade your gear to survive. Fight the Dross, discover and destroy the infestation, and uncover the secrets of this mysterious installation.
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Escape from Slumberland
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
Escape from Slumberland is an online co-op horror game with up to 4 players. Explore deadly dream worlds, collect valuable moonbeams and escape before the nightmares claim you. Meanwhile the monster in your bedroom demands ever increasing sacrifices. Succeed or be devoured!
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Legend of Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pool of Madness.
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
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Unrailed 2: Back on Track
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pool of Madness.
The chaotic co-op railroad construction game is back! Team up with your friends to build a railroad through procedurally generated worlds with new biomes and bosses. Permanently upgrade your character and engine, even create your own levels - just don‘t let your train derail!
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UnderMine 2
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
Delve into the dangerous, ever-shifting labyrinth that is the Undermine. Discover, craft, and combine hundreds of unique items. Pair them with an ever-expanding roster of distinct playable characters for a new run every time! Grab a partner and uncover UnderMine 2's secrets together in local co-op.
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CloverPit
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Pool of Madness.
A rogue-lite slot machine nightmare. Gamble for your life in a never-ending debt simulator!
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DIRT 5
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
DIRT 5 is a fun, amplified, off-road arcade racing experience created by Codemasters. Blaze a trail on routes across the world, covering gravel, ice, snow and sand, with a roster of cars ranging from rally icons to trucks, to GT heroes.
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Casual with Pool of Madness.
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Pool of Madness.
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing and more! Now you can feel it on your own by playing it on VR!
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Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.
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Robot Squad Simulator 2017
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pool of Madness.
Become an elite pilot of special Robot Squad. Use specialized, remotely controlled robots, which you will control yourself. Deal with the hardest missions which can't be performed directly by people due to the conditions. Human life and safety is in your hands!
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Tales of Herring Lake
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
Welcome to Tales of Herring Lake, where your favourite Sunday fishing show meets Alfred Hitchcock. Grab your gear and start shaping your story!