Single-player games like A Butterfly
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to A Butterfly, 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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Fractal Fly
Single-player alternative to A Butterfly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with A Butterfly.
Explore imaginary landscapes, like you're flying in another world. Observe and dive into those chaotic shapes all around you. And even transform them! You're totally free to move where you want, you will discover a tremendous variety of shapes and colors!
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American Eristics
Single-player alternative to A Butterfly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with A Butterfly.
Would you believe one of your friends is a killer? Return home in this 2.5D horror story.
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Peerless Heart
Single-player alternative to A Butterfly — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A 5 minute experience that could save your life. A short walking simulator. You will speak with creatures and move towards a large landmark with a mysterious prize inside.
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MARK'S LIFE
Single-player alternative to A Butterfly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Butterfly.
This is the story of Mark's life...
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Soothe
Single-player alternative to A Butterfly — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
You awaken at the bottom of a rusted pit, another forgotten machine amongst a pile of those who came before. On your right, an extendable grappling claw, and on your left, a melted screen. You are given only one goal - reach the light above.
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BRUTALISMUS: Dystopia
Single-player alternative to A Butterfly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Butterfly.
A short, atmospheric exploration game where brutalist architecture becomes the labyrinth of a decaying mind. Inspired by David Lynch's work, explore vast concrete spaces and unravel the story of an architect lost in his own creation.
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Sunlight
Single-player alternative to A Butterfly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Butterfly.
Traverse a harmonious hand painted forest in this first person hike. ☀️The trees guide you with gentle whispers, as you explore a philosophical story.
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This Is Not Your House
Single-player alternative to A Butterfly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with A Butterfly.
Crush someone's skull, Suffer from Hypothermia, Transcend your Mortal Frame, Find all 10 Endings. GET YOUR HOUSE BACK.
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Everything is going to be OK
Single-player alternative to A Butterfly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with A Butterfly.
"Everything is going to be OK" is a desktop labyrinth of vignettes, poetry, strange fever dream games, and broken digital spaces.