Single-player games like Shroud of the Woods
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Shroud of the Woods, 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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Seroutte
Single-player alternative to Shroud of the Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shroud of the Woods.
Seroutte is a short atmospheric experimental horror dreamscape based on the developer's nightmares. It explores themes such as the loss of control, fear of the dark, and the paranoia found within the unknown.
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Clink
Single-player alternative to Shroud of the Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shroud of the Woods.
You are a lonely woman, secluded in a house with your cat... and the secrets of the past. What hides within your mind — illness, or something otherworldly? Nightmares and reality intertwine… everything is so foggy. Do you have the courage to remember what happened?
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The Ice Cream Shop
Single-player alternative to Shroud of the Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shroud of the Woods.
The Evil Presence is an immersive first-person psychological horror game. After moving into a new house, a man experiences supernatural occurrences and discovers the untold history of the residence.
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Quest room
Single-player alternative to Shroud of the Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shroud of the Woods.
The quest room is a location from which you need to get out by interacting with objects and using various clues. But be careful, you are not alone in this room.
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The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Single-player alternative to Shroud of the Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Shroud of the Woods.
Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…
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Witch's Doll
Single-player alternative to Shroud of the Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shroud of the Woods.
Witch's Doll is a first-person psychological horror game with realistic graphics. Beware, something is lurking in the dark. Get ready for intense jumpscares.
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No Return
Single-player alternative to Shroud of the Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shroud of the Woods.
No Return is a first-person psychological horror game set in modern-day China. With a focus on family tragedy, the story unfolds as our protagonist is mysteriously prevented from returning home by an unseen force. Can he navigate a nightmarish maze of hallways and uncover the disturbing truth?
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Manny's
Single-player alternative to Shroud of the Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shroud of the Woods.
A starving castaway on a deserted island discovers that a fast food restaurant appears once the sun goes down. As if beckoning him inside in his most desperate hour of need, this stranded soul will have to work for his meal...and for his life!
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Hostile Dreams
Single-player alternative to Shroud of the Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shroud of the Woods.
Hostile Dreams will push you to your limits. Play through your darkest dreams in this ragdoll platformer! Explore and survive challenging levels, collect dream shards to unlock extra challenges
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The Last Warmage
Single-player alternative to Shroud of the Woods — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shroud of the Woods.
Action-packed, dynamic tower defense where mana management, strategic spellcasting and quick decisions are crucial. Uncover your enemies' weaknesses and unleash devastating spell combos to conquer 60 levels of epic challenges and thrilling side quests.