Single-player games like Chainsaw
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Chainsaw, 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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Mr. Pubblety Meows
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Chainsaw.
These entries are meant for someone dear to my heart, someone I wish I could forget... but I know you are still there… my muse.
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Attack Only
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Chainsaw.
Experience a retro RPG as a princess who can only attack. Defeat enemies by targeting the game window and console itself! Before long, you’ll awaken to face a monster in the real world. Enjoy a multi-layered metafiction experience built on a classic RPG foundation.
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The Rule of Adult
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Chainsaw.
You are just another new hire. Work. Perform. Improve. Repeat. Survive 12 weeks. But the truth is— this company doesn’t value you. It devours who you are.
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Into The Mountain
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chainsaw.
A psychological horror game disguised as a 2D platformer. The game shifts between genres, dimensions, and camera angles to create a nightmare that knows you a bit too well.
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Hyperarousal
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chainsaw.
Hyperarousal is a first person psychological horror game set in the Camonica Valley. Explore a landscape shaped by memory, dreams and ancient cultures, where your behavior alters perception and reveals different paths through the story.
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Sitter
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chainsaw.
Investigating the mysterious death of his grandmother, a detective breaks into her home to discover the truth, but the dwelling begins to play tricks on him. The space breaks, fears become flesh, and there is still no way out. Every step, every new room, every cycle is a chance to go mad.
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Manus Sors
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chainsaw.
A mystical horror-puzzle game. A cozy grandmother's apartment hides dark family secrets. Explore rooms, solve riddles, and pay close attention - every detail matters!
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Ware's Laboratory
Single-player alternative to Chainsaw — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Chainsaw.
Anti-piracy measures are now active. Your game has turned into a surreal nightmare. Crawl through corrupted levels, read notes from a malicious developer, and confront the dark past in multiple realities.