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Single-player games like REMOTE CONTROL

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to REMOTE CONTROL, 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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    Finish Report — Steam game cover

    Finish Report

    Single-player alternative to REMOTE CONTROL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REMOTE CONTROL.

    Finish Report is a short science fiction horror game. All communications have been lost to a space station far in deep space. You as a one-man investigation unit has been sent to find out why did the station go silent.

    2023IndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    s.p.l.i.t — Steam game cover

    s.p.l.i.t

    Single-player alternative to REMOTE CONTROL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REMOTE CONTROL.

    A short psychological horror game, where you attempt to gain root access into an unethical superstructure.

    2025ActionIndieSimulation2.09 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Observation — Steam game cover

    Observation

    Single-player alternative to REMOTE CONTROL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REMOTE CONTROL.

    Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.

    2020IndieAdventure24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Backrooms: Lost Tape — Steam game cover

    Backrooms: Lost Tape

    Single-player alternative to REMOTE CONTROL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REMOTE CONTROL.

    You work in the cinema as an usher and accidentally fell into the Backrooms, now being trapped, needing to unravel the mysteries of the yellow rooms in order to get out of this place, but be careful, there are entities that will be in your way.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure10.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    LOST ZION — Steam game cover

    LOST ZION

    Single-player alternative to REMOTE CONTROL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REMOTE CONTROL.

    Lost Zion is an atmospheric cyberpunk horror game. Awakened by a faint signal as a service bot, explore the forsaken megacity of Lost Zion. Uncover the Emperor's horrific secrets. Obey your sole command: Activate the Gravity Core.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    TARTARUS — Steam game cover

    TARTARUS

    Single-player alternative to REMOTE CONTROL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REMOTE CONTROL.

    Can the cook save the ship?

    2017ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Phasmophobia — Steam game cover

    Phasmophobia

    Single-player alternative to REMOTE CONTROL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REMOTE CONTROL.

    Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dead of Darkness — Steam game cover

    Dead of Darkness

    Single-player alternative to REMOTE CONTROL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REMOTE CONTROL.

    Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival-horror action-adventure. Investigate a mysterious island and unravel its disturbing secret. You’ll have to face grotesque creatures, hurdle deadly traps, solve puzzles, and most importantly, survive.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CorpoNation: The Sorting Process — Steam game cover

    CorpoNation: The Sorting Process

    Single-player alternative to REMOTE CONTROL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with REMOTE CONTROL.

    Greetings, valued employee. You have been tasked with sorting the Ringo CorpoNation's genetic samples. With the credits that you earn, you can shop, game and pay your bills on time. Rogue workers may try to entice you into betraying your beloved employer, but we know you'll give 110%.

    2024IndieSimulation7.14 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CorpoNation: The Prologue — Steam game cover

    CorpoNation: The Prologue

    Single-player alternative to REMOTE CONTROL — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Greetings, valued employee. Kickstart your employment early with a taste of what working life is like at the beloved Ringo CorpoNation. Sort genetic samples, kick back with state-approved entertainment, ignore rogue employees and above all else, work hard.

    2023AdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →