Single-player games like Kismet
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Kismet, 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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New Retro Arcade: Neon
Single-player alternative to Kismet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kismet.
Emulate your favorite arcade games in an environment engrossed with retro realism and extremely detailed surroundings. Be filled with nostalgia and realise what arcade life felt like back in the 80’s/early 90’s.
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Chess Ultra
Single-player alternative to Kismet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kismet.
Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
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MIND: Path to Thalamus Enhanced Edition
Single-player alternative to Kismet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kismet.
MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!
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The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed
Single-player alternative to Kismet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kismet.
Embark on the sci-fi epic that started it all at the dawn of modern VR, setting standards for roomscale movement and interaction for years to come. Winner of over 30 awards including "VR Game of the Year", The Gallery is VR's premier adventure series.
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FORM
Single-player alternative to Kismet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kismet.
Enter a surreal adventure where puzzles are built from dreams and memories. Solve the mystery behind an ancient artifact. Advance through a world that transforms around you. Transcend this existence.
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Scanner Sombre
Single-player alternative to Kismet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kismet.
Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.
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The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets
Single-player alternative to Kismet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kismet.
Help your grandfather solve the mystery of the stolen pets by solving puzzles in wonderful miniature worlds crafted for VR. Use a hairdryer to melt snow in a wintery landscape! Search the wreck of a pirate ship hidden under the surface! Every world is unique, full of interactions and colorful life.
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Myst
Single-player alternative to Kismet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kismet.
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
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Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim™
Single-player alternative to Kismet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Kismet.
Welcome to Murderer’s Island. Your companions: four dead-sexy Killers who, underneath their murderous exteriors, just want a little romance. Flirt your way into their hearts, uncovering dark twists along the way. Will you find true love, forge friendships… or get hacked to death?
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Camp W
Single-player alternative to Kismet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kismet.
Explore the magical world of summer camp in this story-rich game about a young Witch trespassing in the Human Realm. Make friends, cast spells, and uncover secrets during your first ever summer away from home. Welcome to Camp W!