Single-player games like LAKE STILLWATER
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to LAKE STILLWATER, 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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Rumor Reporter
Single-player alternative to LAKE STILLWATER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LAKE STILLWATER.
Rumor Reporter is a Golden Age whodunit mystery. Play as senior reporter Veronica Chase as you explore Greyhaven Island in the Celtic Sea, 1920s. Choose where to investigate, who to question, and what to publish. Your report shapes public opinion, drives arrests, and changes the island’s future.
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Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer
Single-player alternative to LAKE STILLWATER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LAKE STILLWATER.
Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer takes you on an immersive journey through the Italian Alps. Unravel the murder mystery amidst an alpine backdrop, exploring opulent settings and unmasking the killer in this thrilling detective game.
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The Dark Side of the Moon: An Interactive FMV Thriller
Single-player alternative to LAKE STILLWATER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with LAKE STILLWATER.
When his 2 young children vanish mysteriously throughout the night, it's up to single-dad Dean Hamilton to do what any good dad would do: Go to the end of the universe and bring them back home in this thrilling FMV/Interactive Movie.
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Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
Single-player alternative to LAKE STILLWATER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LAKE STILLWATER.
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.
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Demonheart: The Cursed Trial
Single-player alternative to LAKE STILLWATER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LAKE STILLWATER.
You are a girl with a demonic heart, trapped with a group of suspicious individuals. A demonspawn arrives, setting off a chain of mysterious murders. Can you trust any of your fellow captives and find love in the chaos? Or will you fight for your life alone?
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Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator
Single-player alternative to LAKE STILLWATER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LAKE STILLWATER.
From the creators that brought you The Test Trilogy & many other experiences, comes Zombie Apocalypse Survival Simulator. Will you survive in the new world? Or will you become just another victim to looters, bandits, or worst of all... The Voracious Dead. There's only one way to find out...
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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Single-player alternative to LAKE STILLWATER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with LAKE STILLWATER.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
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The Test: Secrets of the Soul
Single-player alternative to LAKE STILLWATER — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with LAKE STILLWATER.
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..."