Single-player games like Pool of Madness
Below are 14 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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Unshine Arcade
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
An arcade full of secrets, a sentient virtual pet in the prize cabinet, a stealth shooter roguelite arcade machine and one way to escape: win tickets.
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Greedshot
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Early Access with Pool of Madness.
Greedshot is a stylish arena shooter with co-op play, anime-inspired visuals, and a live VTuber host who reacts to your actions. Battle through fast-paced missions with roguelike elements, unlock new gear, and climb the ranks of a deadly game show.
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The Drain
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Early Access with Pool of Madness.
Feed your master before sunrise. Noise gets you killed. Upgrades cost your life. Death means new body parts to try out. And what do you do during the day...? Well, that's another story. The Drain is a hand-drawn action roguelite inspired by campy '80s and '90s horror, with a sparkle of sunshine.
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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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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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Eldritch
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
Eldritch is the original imsim roguelike: a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft.
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Scarlet Hollow
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.
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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!
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Dr. Emmerson's Nocturnes
Single-player alternative to Pool of Madness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Pool of Madness.
Dive into the worlds of the best classic weird fiction and cosmic horror writers. Try out our original approach to bringing literature into the interactive medium. Relax and let Dr. Emmerson guide you through all the colors of dread.