Single-player games like Chernobyl
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Chernobyl, 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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Incident Reports: Millers Residence
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
A late-night call sends you to the Millers Residence. What begins as a routine investigation turns into a descent through buried records, missing evidence, and a house arranged to hide something far worse.
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Saturnalia
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
A Single-Player Survival Horror Adventure: play as a cast of characters exploring an isolated village haunted by an ancient ritual—but beware, its labyrinthine roads will change each time you lose all your characters.
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Xi
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
"Xi" is a horror puzzle game set in the context of modern Chinese folklore. The story takes place in an long-abandoned mountain mansion. This immersive escape room experience feels a bit too real, with eerie and strange elements everywhere—an empty banquet, an endless corridor.
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Phasmophobia
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Early Access with Chernobyl.
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.
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Murders on the Yangtze River
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
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Pentiment
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.
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Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
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The Séance of Blake Manor
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.
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Scarlett's Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
Scarlett's Dungeon is a retro-inspired action RPG dungeon crawler with roguelite elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fight monsters, and collect loot in beautifully crafted pixel art reminiscent of the Game Boy Advance era. Test your skills as you dive deep into ever-changing challenges!
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Slashvival
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
Slashvival is a third-person action RPG with roguelite elements. Use swords to fight mutant creatures in a medieval low-poly world. Survive intense battles and rescue your family in this thrilling hack-and-slash adventure!
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Beastie Land
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
Beastie Land is a high-speed 2D platformer inspired by 90’s classics. Master precision platforming and explore vibrant levels to discover hidden treasures with your unique beast characters!
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Ninja Fights
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
Ninja Fights is a 2D side-scrolling adventure where you become a skilled ninja. Navigate through intricate levels with challenging puzzles and hidden treasures, using stealth and shurikens to overcome obstacles and enemies. Master your ninja abilities in this action-packed platformer!
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Wrecked! Unfair Car Stunts
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Get ready for Wrecked, where racing and chaos collide. Perform outrageous stunts, smash cars, and embrace total destruction. With insane driving and demolition, every race is a thrilling ride into mayhem!
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Geometry Jump: Impossible Game
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Geometry Jump is a lightning-fast 3D precision platformer that challenges even the most hardcore gamers. Master rapid jumps and razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate through a relentless maze of obstacles where every second counts!
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Streets of Rageness: Beat 'Em Up Fighter
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Early Access with Chernobyl.
Streets of Rageness is a reimagined '90s beat 'em up classic set in a crime-ridden city under the iron grip of a ruthless syndicate. Amid rampant looting, chaos, and destruction, fight through waves of thugs to become the most powerful fighter on the streets!
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Starship Fighters: Space Combat Simulator
Single-player alternative to Chernobyl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Chernobyl.
Pilot your starship in Starship Fighters, a realistic space combat simulator. Engage in intense battles, explore vast galaxies, and unleash destruction with an arsenal of powerful weapons in a universe teeming with enemies!