Single-player games like PENANCE
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to PENANCE, 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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NoWay
Single-player alternative to PENANCE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PENANCE.
You wake up in a dark underground labyrinth. Zombies roam, hunters wait. Stay silent, run, fight, or survive by acting like one of them. You’re not even sure there’s a way out.
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救済の日
Single-player alternative to PENANCE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with PENANCE.
"The Day of Salvation" is a horror game in which players must escape from giant humanoid creatures by hiding in the fog and discovering their true identities.
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Noiseless
Single-player alternative to PENANCE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PENANCE.
Noiseless is a first-person survival horror game. You follow the story of a freelance investigative journalist who tries to uncover the secrets of the Gaudium Hospital.
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METROLOGY
Single-player alternative to PENANCE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PENANCE.
METROLOGY is a First Person Horror set in the dark depths of the Underground Metro Transit System. Traverse endless tunnels while the horrors of the Underground haunt you. Uncover secrets, solve environmental puzzles and RUN. You do not want to be here. THEY do not want you here. Escape, if you can…
- 5
The Evil Within 2
Single-player alternative to PENANCE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with PENANCE.
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
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Connection: The Nightmare Within
Single-player alternative to PENANCE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with PENANCE.
Inspired by the classics such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Alone In the Dark: Detective Stone investigates a shadow conspiracy. Explore atmospheric levels, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. Unravel a story of twists and turns. Choose classic fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder.
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Bughouse
Single-player alternative to PENANCE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PENANCE.
Play as Christopher, a kid left home alone with a terrifying STALKER on the loose! Try and survive in this 80's, PS1 inspired, Home Invasion Survival Horror game - OR DIE TRYING!
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DYSTHANASIA
Single-player alternative to PENANCE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PENANCE.
You awaken in a cold unfamiliar building crawling with grotesque creatures. Stave off terror using your wits and anything you can find, then try to make it out alive in this highly atmospheric environmental horror game.
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pedalverse
Single-player alternative to PENANCE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with PENANCE.
PedalVerse combines the thrill of downhill MTB racing with the freedom of FPV drone exploration. Customize your rider and bike, race dynamic tracks, and set records to climb the leaderboard. Tackle challenges and explore a semi-open world. Ready to take on the challenge?