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Single-player games like PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE, 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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    Dahlia View — Steam game cover

    Dahlia View

    Single-player alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.

    A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.

    2021IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan — Steam game cover

    Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan

    Single-player alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.

    Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a wholesome, creature capture, 2.5D Adventure-Puzzle-Platformer with over 30 hours of gameplay!

    2021IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Saltsea Chronicles — Steam game cover

    Saltsea Chronicles

    Single-player alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.

    It begins with a kidnapped captain and a stolen ship. Where it leads next? That’s up to you… In this story-driven adventure game you will explore strange and wonderful communities, uncover a deep conspiracy, and chart a journey through twists and turns, difficulties and delights.

    2023IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The End of the Sun — Steam game cover

    The End of the Sun

    Single-player alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.

    You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.

    2025IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    No Longer Home — Steam game cover

    No Longer Home

    Single-player alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.

    No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BROK the InvestiGator — Steam game cover

    BROK the InvestiGator

    Single-player alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.

    An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kathy Rain: Director's Cut — Steam game cover

    Kathy Rain: Director's Cut

    Single-player alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.

    The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

    2021IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Staffer Reborn — Steam game cover

    Staffer Reborn

    Single-player alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.

    Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →