Single-player games like The Anomaly Inspector
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Anomaly Inspector, 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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Turning Manor
Single-player alternative to The Anomaly Inspector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.
All you have to do is count the differences and choose an exit. Easy right? Yet strange things start happening as soon as you sign the job contract… It's up to you to uncover what is happening at Turning Manor.
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Dead Faces
Single-player alternative to The Anomaly Inspector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.
Dead Faces is a mind bending psychological horror. Unravel Jack's disturbing mind, the faces from his past and the ultimate truth behind his actions. You must remember their faces.
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Jeo-seung Bus : Underworld Bus
Single-player alternative to The Anomaly Inspector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.
You are trapped on a bizarre bus traveling through the afterlife. Observe everything carefully. If you notice an anomaly, ring the bell; if not, take a seat and proceed to the next stop. Can you reach your destination safely?
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Table 9
Single-player alternative to The Anomaly Inspector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.
Deliver coffee to 9 tables in a looping European-style specialty cafe, spot the anomalies creeping in and reach Table 9.
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What The Dog Remembers
Single-player alternative to The Anomaly Inspector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.
A retro style psychological horror game. Survive a week in a claustrophobic trailer, spot reality breaking anomalies, and document your findings. Every night tests your perception. Every mistake costs you. Your dog knows.
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Corridor 13
Single-player alternative to The Anomaly Inspector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.
A psychological horror walking simulator set in an abandoned school corridor. Detect subtle changes, make the right decisions, and reach Corridor 13 before the corridor keeps you.
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DEVIL'S WAY
Single-player alternative to The Anomaly Inspector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.
A horror game that tests your wits, courage and dark sense of humor. Solve puzzles to survive in a world full of dark secrets, but beware - there could be something waiting around every corner!
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Platform 8
Single-player alternative to The Anomaly Inspector — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Anomaly Inspector.
You are trapped on a train that runs forever. Keep an eye out for anomalies and find a way out.