Single-player games like Smell Of Death
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Smell Of Death, 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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DOOM VFR
Single-player alternative to Smell Of Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Smell Of Death.
DOOM® VFR brings the fast-paced, brutal gameplay fans of the series love to virtual reality. Play as a cybernetic survivor who is activated by the UAC to fight the demon invasion, maintain order, and prevent catastrophic failure at the Mars facility.
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Arizona Sunshine®
Single-player alternative to Smell Of Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Smell Of Death.
Built exclusively for VR, Arizona Sunshine® puts you and up to 3 fellow survivors in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Survive solo or in co-op, handle weapons with real-life movements, and explore a post-apocalyptic world in VR. Putting the undead back to rest is more thrilling than ever before.
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Fallout 4 VR
Single-player alternative to Smell Of Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Fallout 4, the legendary post-apocalyptic adventure from Bethesda Game Studios and winner of more than 200 ‘Best Of’ awards, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year, comes in its entirety to VR.
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Half-Life: Alyx
Single-player alternative to Smell Of Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Smell Of Death.
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
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HordeZ
Single-player alternative to Smell Of Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Smell Of Death.
If you are looking for a on-rails arcade experience that blends between classics like Doom, Left 4 dead and House of the Dead then we got you covered! Fast and simple gameplay that will bring you into a creepy world of zombies and demons. Show your skills to the world through our global leadboard system!
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Hover Junkers
Single-player alternative to Smell Of Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Smell Of Death.
Engage in multiplayer VR gunfights that capture real gun play like no FPS you've played before. Pilot and fortify Hover Junkers as you physically walk, duck, dodge and aim in cross ship combat.
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The Brookhaven Experiment
Single-player alternative to Smell Of Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Smell Of Death.
The Brookhaven Experiment has terrified players and creators like Jacksepticeye and Markiplier. A VR shooter classic with bone-chilling atmosphere and easy-to-master controls it is a perfect experience to share with friends and family. Face down waves of horrifying monsters in VR’s scariest shooter!
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Dead Effect 2 VR
Single-player alternative to Smell Of Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Smell Of Death.
Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.
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TCG Multiplayer Card Shop Simulator
Single-player alternative to Smell Of Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Multiplayer TCG Card Shop Simulator. Dive into the world of TCG Card Shop multiplayer gaming by opening your own local game store! Stock your TCG Card shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them open to collect the cards yourself.
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Drive Thru Miami - Restaurant Simulator
Single-player alternative to Smell Of Death — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Smell Of Death.
A cooking and restaurant management game designed for drive thru lovers. Build your own restaurant from scratch. Prepare mouthwatering dishes, expand your menu with unique recipes, serve customers with care, and grow into the most legendary drive thru spot in the city!