Single-player games like Dear Diary
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Dear Diary, 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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PROPERTY INSPECTION
Single-player alternative to Dear Diary — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Dear Diary.
Property Inspection is a short first-person psychological horror game about completing a routine inspection of Unit 47. Examine the apartment, document structural issues, follow your checklist, and finish the job when the final task stops making sense.
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93, Kuindzhi
Single-player alternative to Dear Diary — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Dear Diary.
Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice.
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Undergone
Single-player alternative to Dear Diary — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Dear Diary.
Explore a breathtaking world through photography and uncover the mystery behind its transformation. Each photo you take, and every step you make reveals the truth about your past and memories left behind. It is not just about taking photos, It is about what you choose to see.
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The Strange Lights
Single-player alternative to Dear Diary — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Dear Diary.
You have arrived in a forest where people are rumored to disappear and strange things happen... Locals often see bright flashes and hear strange sounds...
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Luto
Single-player alternative to Dear Diary — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Dear Diary.
Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.
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EDENGATE: The Edge of Life
Single-player alternative to Dear Diary — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Dear Diary.
Mia Lorenson, wakes up in an abandoned hospital full of questions. What happened to her? What happened to the world? Edengate: The Edge of Life is an interactive experience reflecting on feelings of uncertainty, isolation and hope in the face of devastation.
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What Happened to Lily?
Single-player alternative to Dear Diary — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Dear Diary.
What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.
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The Stalked
Single-player alternative to Dear Diary — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Dear Diary.
Escaped from Liam's obsession, Kate seeks refuge in her grandpa's mansion. Strange occurrences raise questions about Liam's presence or another figure. Unraveling mysterious letters, Kate embarks on a journey, seeking peace.
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The Legend of Khiimori
Single-player alternative to Dear Diary — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Dear Diary.
Take on the role of a brave courier rider in The Legend of Khiimori! Bond with your horse and tame the open wilds of 13th century Mongolia. Breed and train horses with specialized abilities to explore every aspect of this diverse and fascinating landscape.
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Exsomnis: Fires of Pompeii
Single-player alternative to Dear Diary — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Dear Diary.
Exsomnis: Fires of Pompeii is an atmospheric first-person adventure set in the ancient city of Pompeii, as Mount Vesuvius erupts and the city is thrown into chaos.