Single-player games like Whispers in the Shadows
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Whispers in the Shadows, 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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Clown House: Lunacy
Single-player alternative to Whispers in the Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Whispers in the Shadows.
A narrative horror experience where violence is a trap. Unravel the secrets of a derelict mansion and its uncanny clown residents. Solve puzzles. Observe the clowns, deduct their needs and what angers them to survive. And never harm the residents of the Clown House. It has eyes.
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Quantum Sleeper
Single-player alternative to Whispers in the Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Whispers in the Shadows.
Research Facility G-1-6 has gone dark. Your mission: reestablish contact and investigate the communication blackout. Equipped with AEGIS-scanner and a flashlight, uncover what is really going on here.
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Opus Castle VR
Single-player alternative to Whispers in the Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Whispers in the Shadows.
Opus Castle VR is a 3D horror, adventure and mystery game with a narrative based on the true and tragic story of the small castle on Apa Street, located in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
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CLeM
Single-player alternative to Whispers in the Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Whispers in the Shadows.
CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.
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The Coma 3: Bloodlines
Single-player alternative to Whispers in the Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Whispers in the Shadows.
Welcome to the world of The Coma 3: Bloodlines. In this realm of shadows rumors and urban legends become reality, and danger lurks around every corner. If a living intruder dies here, their body will be severed from their spirit and never wake again ...
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Lunar Eclipse
Single-player alternative to Whispers in the Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Whispers in the Shadows.
Explore dark locations, solve puzzles, and uncover a gripping story. Fight or evade bloodthirsty zombies using wit and agility. Immerse yourself in a tense adventure with a charming blonde heroine in a chilling, atmospheric world.
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Enigma of Fear
Single-player alternative to Whispers in the Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Whispers in the Shadows.
Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.
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Joyville
Single-player alternative to Whispers in the Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Whispers in the Shadows.
Joyville is a horror-puzzle adventure game set in an abandoned children's camp. Brace yourself for a gripping journey through the shadows, solving puzzles, and trying to survive amidst the hidden horrors that await you.