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Single-player games like Vlare

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Vlare, 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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    Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1) — Steam game cover

    Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse (Episode 1)

    Single-player alternative to Vlare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vlare.

    From the creators of Cyanide & Happiness and I-Mockery, comes the first game in an all new point-and-click adventure trilogy filled with dark humor, drama, and all the weirdness you've grown to love and/or dread over the years!

    2021IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Darkestville Castle — Steam game cover

    Darkestville Castle

    Single-player alternative to Vlare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vlare.

    Darkestville Castle — a darkly comedic point-and-click adventure where you play as a sarcastic demon. Solve clever puzzles, manipulate idiots, and bring chaos back to Darkestville, because being evil is just more fun.

    2017IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe — Steam game cover

    ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe

    Single-player alternative to Vlare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vlare.

    A sequel to the ISOLAND series, where you continue your journey to explore the story of the universe on this island.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mr. Pumpkin Adventure — Steam game cover

    Mr. Pumpkin Adventure

    Single-player alternative to Vlare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vlare.

    Mr. Pumpkin's Adventure is a point-and-click puzzle game. The main character of this game is Mr. Pumpkin who lost his memories. During the adventure, you will help him solve all the puzzles, which will eventually unveil an evil plot.

    2016IndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Franz Kafka Videogame — Steam game cover

    The Franz Kafka Videogame

    Single-player alternative to Vlare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vlare.

    An original puzzle/adventure game inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka.

    2017IndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dude, Stop — Steam game cover

    Dude, Stop

    Single-player alternative to Vlare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vlare.

    "So, I made a game, right? I filled it with harmless funny puzzles, narrated it a little bit, and then players started making fun of it! They broke the game, ignored my rules! They... they... laughed at me! As if it was some kind of a joke! Why do they have to be so mean?!" - developer of Dude, Stop

    2018IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet — Steam game cover

    Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet

    Single-player alternative to Vlare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vlare.

    Pirate heroine Nelly Cootalot takes on the villainous Baron Widebeard in this point and click adventure game. Meet a hilarious cast of characters including Tom Baker (Dr Who) and face perplexing challenges in your search for the Treasure of the Seventh Sea.

    2016IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sam & Max Save the World — Steam game cover

    Sam & Max Save the World

    Single-player alternative to Vlare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Vlare.

    An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

    2020IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →