Single-player games like Barking from the Dark
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Barking from the Dark, 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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Somnesis: The PSX Tapes
Single-player alternative to Barking from the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Barking from the Dark.
A 2000s psychological horror game about a young girl who uncovers a box of cursed 90s VHS cartridges in her new home. Play eerie PSX-style retro games on a CRT monitor while simultaneously managing threats in your dark bedroom. Balance nostalgic retro gameplay with real-time survival.
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Look Both Ways
Single-player alternative to Barking from the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Barking from the Dark.
A short psychological horror game with a faithful companion and a memory that refuses to stay buried.
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LOST ZION
Single-player alternative to Barking from the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Barking from the Dark.
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.
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Bughouse
Single-player alternative to Barking from the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Barking from the Dark.
Play as Christopher, a kid left home alone with a terrifying STALKER on the loose! Try and survive in this 80's, PS1 inspired, Home Invasion Survival Horror game - OR DIE TRYING!
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Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery
Single-player alternative to Barking from the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Barking from the Dark.
Stifled is a multi-award winning, Sound-based Stealth Thriller Mystery, where SOUND is the only way you SEE and the enemies HEAR your fear through your microphone input. Microphone input and VR Features are optional.
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Below, Rusted Gods
Single-player alternative to Barking from the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Barking from the Dark.
You are the lifeline supporting an expedition into the unknown. Keep both yourself and your squad alive by interpreting instrument readings, explore the facilities, and uncover something ancient and eager to be born.
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Asleep: Act 1
Single-player alternative to Barking from the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Barking from the Dark.
Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia.
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You Must
Single-player alternative to Barking from the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Barking from the Dark.
In the social network, the main character plays the quest "Hide and Seek", but this time the organizers decided to move the quest to the real world. They indicate the coordinates of the place where the quest item was hidden, the one who finds it first will receive a cash prize.