Single-player games like Lily the Philosopher
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Lily the Philosopher, 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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The Last Night Train
Single-player alternative to Lily the Philosopher — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lily the Philosopher.
A story-driven puzzle adventure about Ovid searching for Thera, his love who vanished aboard a train where the night never ends… but what if she was never the one he needed to find?
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Brutal War
Single-player alternative to Lily the Philosopher — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lily the Philosopher.
A game of dark humor and political and social satire. Crude and realistic references in a 3D first-person shooter. Prepare to see some very strange things in this strange game. LET'S KILL THE NAZIS TOGETHER!
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ONTOS
Single-player alternative to Lily the Philosopher — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lily the Philosopher.
A sci-fi mystery set on the repurposed moon hotel Samsara. Uncover cryptic experiments, face unsettling encounters, and piece together a mind-bending narrative. The deeper you go, the more the truth unravels as you confront the ultimate question: What is reality?
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Demonic Blade
Single-player alternative to Lily the Philosopher — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lily the Philosopher.
A boy. A demon. A pizza delivery girl. Sometimes all you need is to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Everything is different than it seems to be.
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DERE. Some Answers Before I...
Single-player alternative to Lily the Philosopher — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lily the Philosopher.
Come back, for no one is waiting for you. Search for your memories - no one ever knew you. Destroy everything in your path - all around you are nothing but ruins. End the endless cycle, for it has long since closed in on itself.
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Wildegrove
Single-player alternative to Lily the Philosopher — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lily the Philosopher.
Wildegrove is a fast-paced magical roguelike isometric bullet hell where you wield powerful spells as a gnome chosen by the gods. Battle the relentless waves of enemies, collect runes that compliment your playstyle, and upgrade your favorite spells to unleash devastating blows to save Wildegrove!
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INTERSCAPE
Single-player alternative to Lily the Philosopher — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lily the Philosopher.
A colossal black sphere has appeared on Earth, trapping humanity in endless dreams. Explore surreal dream worlds, uncover hidden secrets, and awaken those who sleep. In each distinct dream, awaken new abilities and experience unique worlds.
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ASPEN： Uncanny Home
Single-player alternative to Lily the Philosopher — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lily the Philosopher.
ASPEN: Uncanny Home puts the player in a state of psychological terror. Players will find themselves in puzzling situations and search to find the hidden story.