Single-player games like Pass the Fear
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Pass the Fear, 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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Slay the Spire 2
Single-player alternative to Pass the Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Pass the Fear.
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
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Cinderia
Single-player alternative to Pass the Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pass the Fear.
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
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Cursemark
Single-player alternative to Pass the Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pass the Fear.
Hack, slash, and cast your way through a haunted kingdom brimming with secrets where no two builds are ever the same. As a cursed mage-knight you will unlock devastating spells, equip ability transforming runes, and reforge your curse on the path to victory or death in this fantasy action roguelite.
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Sephiria
Single-player alternative to Pass the Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Pass the Fear.
Sephiria is a top-down action rogue-lite game with pixel graphics. Go down the tower, meet various animals, and collect various talismans and artifacts to become stronger.
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Shape of Dreams
Single-player alternative to Pass the Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pass the Fear.
Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.
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Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite
Single-player alternative to Pass the Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Pass the Fear.
The Animal Evolution Roguelite. Hunt, Flee, Scavenge and Thrive in a living ecosystem. Choose from 125+ Evolutions and Specialisations for unique creature combinations in every run. Adapt to survive the natural curve in order to beat carcinisation... or get Darwin'd trying!
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Conquest Dark
Single-player alternative to Pass the Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pass the Fear.
Experience an ARPG's rapid ascension to power in minutes, packed with savage, survivors-like action and devastating sword & sorcery combat. Perfect your builds through Dark Ritual runs that will decide humanity's future as you battle endless hordes across haunting ruins and cursed kingdoms.
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The Spell Brigade
Single-player alternative to Pass the Fear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Pass the Fear.
Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!