Single-player games like Case 42: The Redwood Files
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Case 42: The Redwood Files, 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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Whispers of the Luminaries Part 1
Single-player alternative to Case 42: The Redwood Files — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Case 42: The Redwood Files.
Uncover the truth behind an idol's disappearance, weeks before her big debut. Whispers of the Luminaries blends a classic detective story with the dark side of the idol entertainment industry.
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The Silver Case
Single-player alternative to Case 42: The Redwood Files — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Case 42: The Redwood Files.
The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!
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Supernormal
Single-player alternative to Case 42: The Redwood Files — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Case 42: The Redwood Files.
Inspired by Allison Road. SUPERNORMAL is a psychological horror game set in a seemingly ordinary apartment harboring dark secrets. Play as Detective Wyatt, tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Masato Sakamoto's daughter. Search for clues and unravel the sinister truth.
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The Rise of the Golden Idol
Single-player alternative to Case 42: The Redwood Files — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Case 42: The Redwood Files.
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
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L.A. Noire
Single-player alternative to Case 42: The Redwood Files — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Case 42: The Redwood Files.
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
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The Operator
Single-player alternative to Case 42: The Redwood Files — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Case 42: The Redwood Files.
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
Single-player alternative to Case 42: The Redwood Files — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Case 42: The Redwood Files.
Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
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Scene Investigators
Single-player alternative to Case 42: The Redwood Files — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Case 42: The Redwood Files.
Scene Investigators is a hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened.