Single-player games like Parasite Elevator
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Parasite Elevator, 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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Luto
Single-player alternative to Parasite Elevator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Parasite Elevator.
Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.
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September 7th
Single-player alternative to Parasite Elevator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Parasite Elevator.
"September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.
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Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins
Single-player alternative to Parasite Elevator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Parasite Elevator.
Uncover the dark secrets of Wester Drumlins and confront a new evil in a thrilling found-phone mystery from the award-winning creators of Sara Is Missing and SIMULACRA.
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Platform 8
Single-player alternative to Parasite Elevator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Parasite Elevator.
You are trapped on a train that runs forever. Keep an eye out for anomalies and find a way out.
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The Exit 8
Single-player alternative to Parasite Elevator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Parasite Elevator.
You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".
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Father's Day
Single-player alternative to Parasite Elevator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Parasite Elevator.
"Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan.
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Shhh!
Single-player alternative to Parasite Elevator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Parasite Elevator.
Explore haunted locations with your VHS camera—but stay silent! Any noise could be your last. (Microphone required)
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April 24th
Single-player alternative to Parasite Elevator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Parasite Elevator.
The main character is an experienced journalist who always strives to uncover the truth. He manages to gain access to the house, which is guarded by the police.
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Parasite Tunnel
Single-player alternative to Parasite Elevator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Parasite Elevator.
A creepy tunnel inhabited by a gigantic creature. You are trapped inside this tunnel. Escape the giant creature, search for the tunnel's exit, and make your escape. This is a short horror game that envelops the player in a sense of unease and tension.