Single-player games like Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel, 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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Scarlet Hollow
Single-player alternative to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.
Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.
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The Sleeping Sickness
Single-player alternative to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.
The Sleeping Sickness is an interactive short story that allows the player to guide the main character's actions. The player’s choices will lock and unlock future locations, change dialogue, and alter the story. Choices matter in The Sleeping Sickness. It is an excellent choice for horror fans.
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Impostor Factory
Single-player alternative to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.
A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.
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The Test: Secrets of the Soul
Single-player alternative to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal things from deep within. Some will be uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and are you SURE you want the answers you seek? For it is time to unlock "Secrets of the Soul..."
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The Casting of Frank Stone™
Single-player alternative to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.
The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.
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Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery
Single-player alternative to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.
A visual novel paying satirical homage to the world’s greatest TTRPG. Make important choices, roll countless dice, build lasting relationships, explore magical lands and experience all the rest of the crap you expect from a fantasy game without the hassle of finding actual friends to play with!
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Below, Rusted Gods
Single-player alternative to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.
You are the lifeline supporting an expedition into the unknown. Keep both yourself and your squad alive by interpreting instrument readings, explore the facilities, and uncover something ancient and eager to be born.
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The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening
Single-player alternative to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG and Casual with Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal your potential fate. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Horrorscope, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?