Single-player games like Place of Decay
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Place of Decay, 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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Mahfam: The Cursed Village
Single-player alternative to Place of Decay — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Place of Decay.
In 1970, eighteen children vanished overnight across eight Iranian villages. Two were later found near Mahfam Village. According to their accounts, Mahfam is no ordinary place but a terrifying site inhabited by supernatural beings. Photographer Farshid heads toward this village of horror.
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Eilean Mor: The Lost Keepers
Single-player alternative to Place of Decay — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Place of Decay.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the Eilean Mor lighthouse fell silent. The light is out, and its three keepers are missing. No one is answering the radio. As a reserve keeper, you’re sent to investigate this horror mystery. But beware you may become the fourth to vanish.
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GET 0UT
Single-player alternative to Place of Decay — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Place of Decay.
A puzzle-solving horror game about an Unknown person who cannot remember his past and finds himself in a never-ending cycle/loop, trying to find answers about who he is and why he is suffering in this unknown place.
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SnaPaul
Single-player alternative to Place of Decay — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Place of Decay.
SnaPaul is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore a dark, mysterious house. With 30 minutes of intense gameplay and 4 unique achievements to unlock, every step brings you closer to a chilling finale. Face your fears and uncover hidden secrets in this unforgettable experience.
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Pomberito
Single-player alternative to Place of Decay — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Place of Decay.
Survive 5 nights in the heart of northeastern Argentina as a local farmer and reveal the truth behind the haunting tales of the Pombero in a world where folklore meets terror.
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Among Ashes
Single-player alternative to Place of Decay — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Place of Decay.
Among Ashes is a terrifying first-person survival horror game. Your friend has sent you a link to a game that someone posted online, but as you play you quickly realise that something is terribly wrong. Whatever you do… K̴͉͚̗̅̃̄E̷͓̤̺̊͠E̴̤̰̿̽P̴̠̳̀́ ̴̨̮̭̕̚P̷̠͇̳͐̓̀L̶̹̔Ả̷̧Y̵̘̺͆̓Ï̸̻̏͂N̷͙̯͊G̵͖̹̠̽̿
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IMSCARED
Single-player alternative to Place of Decay — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Place of Decay.
"I need a Heart in order to open it"
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Finding Frankie
Single-player alternative to Place of Decay — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Place of Decay.
Finding Frankie invites YOU to a true experience of terror as you compete in a terrifyingly twisted parkour show. Stealthily navigate around horrifying characters and swing through challenging parkour courses. This is one game show you won’t want to miss!