Single-player games like Twelve Boxes
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Twelve Boxes, 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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The Silent Fare
Single-player alternative to Twelve Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Twelve Boxes.
A psychological horror anomaly game where you observe your apartment, report strange changes, and uncover a disturbing story hidden in the environment.
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Level 13
Single-player alternative to Twelve Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Twelve Boxes.
Escape your apartment corridor starting on Level 13. Look closely for anomalies to find the way out and avoid any unpleasant neighbors you find along the way.
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Through The Backrooms
Single-player alternative to Twelve Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Twelve Boxes.
You as Ethan, a robber who wants to end his criminal past. Suddenly you fall in the Backrooms and now you have to solve the mystery of the liminal rooms to find a way out. But you are not alone here...
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Dead Faces
Single-player alternative to Twelve Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Twelve Boxes.
Dead Faces is a mind bending psychological horror. Unravel Jack's disturbing mind, the faces from his past and the ultimate truth behind his actions. You must remember their faces.
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Ethel
Single-player alternative to Twelve Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Twelve Boxes.
Welcome to my first game! Where you'll Immerse yourself in a unbelievable, story-rich mystery, packed with jaw-dropping plot twist, horror, and multiple endings.
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Dollmare
Single-player alternative to Twelve Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Twelve Boxes.
You've accepted a shady job offer at a doll factory. Inspect dolls for defects and anomalies. Follow strange protocols. Don't get fired and stay alive.
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Lonely Christmas
Single-player alternative to Twelve Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Twelve Boxes.
It’s a story about an 8-year-old boy Kevin who was left alone at home at Christmas. Protect your house from a crazy robber and wait for your parents. Can you handle with it? We’ll find out.
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One Last Clip
Single-player alternative to Twelve Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Twelve Boxes.
You are locked inside a cinema. Your only way to escape is to follow the instructions of your task: Watch the same film clip repeatedly and search for flaws to break free. But this may sound easier than it is, every wrong decision or death will set you back. So be careful!
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Bull-Bia Ricky
Single-player alternative to Twelve Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Twelve Boxes.
This is a small single-player platformer. Created by one person in a cartoon style, it tells us a short story about a simple guy who, despite the difficulties encountered along the way, achieves his goal.