Single-player games like CBS: The Beginning
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to CBS: The Beginning, 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 Dream Machine - The Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to CBS: The Beginning — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with CBS: The Beginning.
An award-winning point & click adventure about exploring other people’s dreams. Uncover dark secrets in a strange apartment building and wander through a surreal, hand-crafted dreamscape built from clay, cardboard & broccoli.
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The Heirloom
Single-player alternative to CBS: The Beginning — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with CBS: The Beginning.
Uncover the secrets of your family and your grandfather's old lighthouse as you seek the truth behind the unusual happenings in The Heirloom, a mysterious thriller adventure inspired by the atmosphere of the Hebrides and Scottish folklore!
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BROK the InvestiGator
Single-player alternative to CBS: The Beginning — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with CBS: The Beginning.
An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?
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ELEX II
Single-player alternative to CBS: The Beginning — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with CBS: The Beginning.
In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.
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Diablo® IV
Single-player alternative to CBS: The Beginning — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with CBS: The Beginning.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
Single-player alternative to CBS: The Beginning — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with CBS: The Beginning.
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
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Night Swarm
Single-player alternative to CBS: The Beginning — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with CBS: The Beginning.
Claim your throne as Vampire Lord in this survivors-like. Each run is another step on your journey with new followers, quests and skills to unlock. The night is yours to conquer.
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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Single-player alternative to CBS: The Beginning — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with CBS: The Beginning.
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
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CBS: Escape from the Mall 3D
Single-player alternative to CBS: The Beginning — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with CBS: The Beginning.
Escape the mall, don't let the cargo stop you! CBS: Eftm is a little out of the ordinary endless runner with unique but simple features. You'll notice it to be a single-key game and can turn into quite a bit of fun when played throughly.