Single-player games like The Black Vault
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Black Vault, 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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Lost Entry
Single-player alternative to The Black Vault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with The Black Vault.
Lost Entry is a horror game where you search the dark net for information while avoiding enemies that adapt to your actions. Your goal is to survive the night and complete the task your employer gives you without getting murdered by a bunch of dark net killers.
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The Last Sight
Single-player alternative to The Black Vault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with The Black Vault.
You started a neighborhood security program, which gradually expanded in size. Over time, it evolved to monitor not only homes but also warehouses, gas stations and various other locations. However, as your program grew, it began attracting the attention of dubious individuals.
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Netbreak
Single-player alternative to The Black Vault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Black Vault.
Welcome to Netbreak™, a horror-puzzle experience. When a mysterious USB drive arrives on your desk, your curiosity drags you into a nightmare. Piece together clues, watch forbidden videos, and take down an underground SNUFF marketplace, that allows you to see interactive torture and murder.
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Mono Tape
Single-player alternative to The Black Vault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Black Vault.
REMEMBER! You can't escape the guilt, can you? You must remember and face the truth. Are you the one to blame? There is one way to untangle your mind: collect lost tapes, repair corrupted recordings, and watch your past. But be careful who you trust. Even yourself.
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Welcome to the Game II
Single-player alternative to The Black Vault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Black Vault.
Welcome to the Game II is an atmospheric horror / strategy / puzzle game that takes you into the world of the deep web in search of the shadow web. Play as an investigative reporter trying to solve a case of a mysterious woman broadcasting for help as masked men are on the hunt to kill her.
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Bedrotting Simulator
Single-player alternative to The Black Vault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Black Vault.
Lock the doors. Reply to her texts. Don't stumble onto the wrong account. Track down your missing friend, salvage your relationship, and survive the nights alone—assuming your mind doesn't break first.
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ODD ODDS
Single-player alternative to The Black Vault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Black Vault.
A single-player roguelike gambling game set entirely in one room. To clear a crushing debt, win coins at the claw machine, cash out at the ATM, and upgrade at the typewriter before the devil collects. Then the doorbell rings. Ally, or scammer? Who you deal with decides whether you get out.
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Welcome to the Game
Single-player alternative to The Black Vault — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Black Vault.
Welcome to the Game is a creepy horror/puzzle game that takes you into the world of the Deep Web. Explore the Deep Web with the sole purpose of trying to find a Red Room, an online service / website that allows you to see and participate in interactive torture and murder.