Single-player games like Scales of the Ibis
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Scales of the Ibis, 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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イツワリの令嬢少年
Single-player alternative to Scales of the Ibis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Scales of the Ibis.
A boy living as a warrant for a political marriage falls in love with a maid despite his unrequited love. You become a black rose fairy who grants wishes and discover that you were once human. Enter the bodies of the people in the mansion and trace their memories to discover their true identities.
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With Good Intentions
Single-player alternative to Scales of the Ibis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Scales of the Ibis.
"With good intentions" is a nonlinear visual novel. Escape from a cursed monastery, win over its mighty Overlord, save your love and uncover the mysteries of time itself!
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Pitchforks and Daggers
Single-player alternative to Scales of the Ibis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Scales of the Ibis.
How far will you go to keep your crown? A branching court politics drama, where every choice matters. Navigate treacherous lords, scheming family members, and angry peasants- all while trying to secure your kingdom’s future.
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Remnants of Dawn
Single-player alternative to Scales of the Ibis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Scales of the Ibis.
A string of campus killings. A newly-turned vampire struggling to adjust. A monster hunter seeking answers. Worlds collide as Dante Jones and Nick Torres, both in danger of being accused of the crimes, team up to reveal the true culprit in this chilling supernatural horror visual novel.
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A Cat's Tale
Single-player alternative to Scales of the Ibis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Scales of the Ibis.
A Cat's Tale is an urban fantasy visual novel in Brazil's capital, where no cat is what it seems and tough choices have to be made.
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Sigh of the Abyss
Single-player alternative to Scales of the Ibis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Scales of the Ibis.
Embrace the monster within in this dark fantasy visual novel with inclusive romances. Befriend charming allies, defy bitter rivals, fall in love. Your choices will save or condemn mortals, shaping the fate of a city as beautiful as it is cruel.
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The Jewel of Monostructure
Single-player alternative to Scales of the Ibis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Scales of the Ibis.
Sanator: The Jewel of Monostructure is a dark fantasy visual novel that combines deep lore with exciting adventures. Who is behind the mysterious thefts and why are the gates of the Monostructure open again? Take control of Richard Murdock, the plague doctor, and find the answer.
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The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Single-player alternative to Scales of the Ibis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Scales of the Ibis.
A narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences. Will you become an inquisitor, a judge, or conspire against the old order? Dare to decide!
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Rottenroots
Single-player alternative to Scales of the Ibis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Scales of the Ibis.
In this haunting visual novel, you become Salem - torn between forbidden love and regime loyalty. Make split-second decisions that transform his personality in a solarpunk dystopia. With multiple paths and endings, your choices define who Salem becomes in a world where being different is dangerous.