Single-player games like Whispers of the Dead
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Whispers of the Dead, 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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Vajont VR
Single-player alternative to Whispers of the Dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Whispers of the Dead.
This interactive first-person VR experience is set in the Vajont valley, some hours before the disaster. A wife and her husband are talking about their future: the woman senses the danger and wants to leave; her husband dismisses the idea of danger. The player will determine the end of their story.
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All That Glitters
Single-player alternative to Whispers of the Dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Whispers of the Dead.
All That Glitters is a narrative first person game of about one hour, only available in french as of now. Search a polluted river looking for treasures, discuss with your hallucinations, and find the weapon allowing you to defend yourself against the curse of the Idiot.
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사괴야행
Single-player alternative to Whispers of the Dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Whispers of the Dead.
Let's escape from the shrine to find the five beads sealed in the red box to avoid various goblins.
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A tale of terror
Single-player alternative to Whispers of the Dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Whispers of the Dead.
A Tale of Terror isn’t just one horror game, it’s a chilling anthology. Each game delivers a unique and terrifying story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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The Castle
Single-player alternative to Whispers of the Dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Do you enjoy listening to stories and having the ability to influence their unfolding? If so, then immerse yourself in the role of an active participant as you join Yaren on her quest for freedom.
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Via Mortis
Single-player alternative to Whispers of the Dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Hunt, capture demons, train them to become your allies in this first-person dungeon-crawling game. Get stronger and learn new attacks and fight in new worlds. Make your choices to shape the new world the way you see fit.
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Project Subtrahend
Single-player alternative to Whispers of the Dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Whispers of the Dead.
Project Subtrahend is a choose-your-own-adventure visual novel, where you have the chance to get to know the stories, lore, and personalities of nine unique characters. Choices matter in this game, and it's up to you who lives or dies as you explore what it means to be human.
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Tides of Tomorrow 🌊
Single-player alternative to Whispers of the Dead — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Whispers of the Dead.
From the makers of Road 96 comes a groundbreaking narrative adventure. Your choices shape the story for other players! Follow in your friends’ footsteps, face the consequences of their actions and choose the fate of this plasticpunk world.