Single-player games like [REC] Paroxysm
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to [REC] Paroxysm, 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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![[REC] Desolation — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3509050/header.jpg?t=1740675640)
[REC] Desolation
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
[REC] Desolation takes you to an abandoned manor as journalist Ethan Carter. Your goal is to investigate its dark past and uncover the truth. But some secrets should remain hidden…
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Again and Again
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
Again and Again is a first-person psychological horror game. How much can a game affect your real life? Enjoy the terrifying moments of being in a realistic home environment and a suspenseful story.
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Exanimum: The Silent Call
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
"Exanimum: The Silent Call" is a first-person psychological horror game. In this chilling experience, you will find yourself confronting terrifying mysteries and chilling secrets.
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Pikabuu: STOP!
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
Beni, a loving husband to Nadia and father to Kaila, always ensured his family's needs were met with simple contentment. However, one day, an unwitting decision dragged his small family into a spiral that threatens everything.
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Befriended Curse
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
Witches, curses, and fairy tales meet horror in this classic walking sim with an eerie atmosphere and well-paced jumpscares.
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BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
In BrokenLore: DON'T WATCH, immerse yourself in the haunting world of Shinji, a young hikikomori trapped in his Tokyo apartment. As his mind unravels, confront a malevolent entity lurking in the shadows. Will you uncover the truth before it's too late?
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April 24th
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
The main character is an experienced journalist who always strives to uncover the truth. He manages to gain access to the house, which is guarded by the police.
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Pieces of me
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
“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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The Mortuary Assistant
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.
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September 7th
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
"September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.
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REC: Beyond The Lens
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
REC: Beyond The Lens is a first-person horror game that tells the story of an unresolved past, with realistic graphics. Explore an unknown location, investigating dark secrets while using a body camera to document every step
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Witchblood
Single-player alternative to [REC] Paroxysm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Paroxysm.
Witchblood is a first-person psychological horror game that drags players into the heart of a dark curse. Explore a decaying house where hallucinations and reality intertwine. Uncover the truth behind a forgotten family’s tragedy — observe, survive, and confront what should have stayed buried.