Single-player games like [REC] Desolation
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to [REC] Desolation, 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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Alone in the Backrooms
Single-player alternative to [REC] Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Desolation.
You were just trying to get home. Then you fell into the Backrooms. Explore what lies beyond reality, uncover its secrets, and find a way out.
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Witchblood
Single-player alternative to [REC] Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Desolation.
Witchblood is a first-person psychological horror game that draws you into the heart of a dark curse. Explore a decaying house where reality begins to unravel. Uncover the truth behind a forgotten family’s tragedy and face what should have remained buried.
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Mahfam: The Cursed Village
Single-player alternative to [REC] Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Desolation.
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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Befriended Curse
Single-player alternative to [REC] Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Desolation.
Witches, curses, and fairy tales meet horror in this classic walking sim with an eerie atmosphere and well-paced jumpscares.
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Again and Again
Single-player alternative to [REC] Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Desolation.
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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New Face On The Block
Single-player alternative to [REC] Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Desolation.
A psychological home-invasion horror set in the bleak year of 1992, focusing on tension, atmosphere, and an immersive soundtrack. The story involves elements of a cult, rituals meant to reach the dead, and the haunting presence of those who should have remained in the past.
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Clink
Single-player alternative to [REC] Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Desolation.
You are a lonely woman, secluded in a house with your cat... and the secrets of the past. What hides within your mind — illness, or something otherworldly? Nightmares and reality intertwine… everything is so foggy. Do you have the courage to remember what happened?
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Uncanny Tales: The Watcher
Single-player alternative to [REC] Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Desolation.
2006. You become the new reserve caretaker. Patrol the territory in your rugged 4x4, check the phototraps, and monitor the area using surveillance cameras. But remember: you are not the only one watching.
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[REC] Paroxysm
Single-player alternative to [REC] Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Desolation.
You're a horror content creator, venturing into frightening locations to captivate your audience. You're attempting to attract more viewers by recording paranormal events. However, these horror-filled adventures will one day come back to haunt you, at a high cost.
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Exanimum: The Silent Call
Single-player alternative to [REC] Desolation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [REC] Desolation.
"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.