Single-player games like Almanac: Detective Agency
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Almanac: Detective Agency, 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.
Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Almanac: Detective Agency page.
Ranked picks
- 1
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Single-player alternative to Almanac: Detective Agency — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Almanac: Detective Agency.
The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.
- 2
BROK the InvestiGator
Single-player alternative to Almanac: Detective Agency — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Almanac: Detective Agency.
An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?
- 3
TR-49
Single-player alternative to Almanac: Detective Agency — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Almanac: Detective Agency.
A World War II computer. An archive of lost books. A world-changing secret. Narrative deduction meets audio drama, from the creators of Overboard!, Heaven's Vault and A Highland Song.
- 4
Strange Antiquities
Single-player alternative to Almanac: Detective Agency — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Almanac: Detective Agency.
Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!
- 5
The Darkest Files
Single-player alternative to Almanac: Detective Agency — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Almanac: Detective Agency.
Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court?
- 6
Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure
Single-player alternative to Almanac: Detective Agency — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Almanac: Detective Agency.
Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.
- 7
The Operator
Single-player alternative to Almanac: Detective Agency — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Almanac: Detective Agency.
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.
- 8
Back to the Dawn
Single-player alternative to Almanac: Detective Agency — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Almanac: Detective Agency.
Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.