Single-player games like The Inner Darkness
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to The Inner Darkness, 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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Chronology
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Inner Darkness.
A platform-adventure game about time travelling, puzzle solving and a friendship between an Old Inventor and a Snail.
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Monochroma
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Inner Darkness.
Monochroma is a cinematic puzzle platformer. It’s a game about being a kid, growing up with a little brother that needs your help, facing obstacles and solving unique puzzles in a dystopian 1950's setting.
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LIMBO
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Inner Darkness.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
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Candleman: The Complete Journey
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Inner Darkness.
Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light.
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Shady Part of Me
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with The Inner Darkness.
Overcome emotional struggles across a touching narrative filled with twists and surprises. Embark on a dream-like journey, with breathtaking artistic direction and the enthralling voice of Hannah Murray (Game of Thrones, Skins).
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INSIDE
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Inner Darkness.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
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DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Inner Darkness.
DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.
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Contrast
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Inner Darkness.
CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.
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Moustache Mountain
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Inner Darkness.
A young moustache enthusiast goes on an adventure, to climb the highest flying mountain in search of a magical moustache gel!
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There Was A Caveman
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with The Inner Darkness.
There Was A Caveman is a prehistoric themed, retro styled, action platformer. With challenging gameplay that will keep you on your toes. Get ready to die and die a lot.
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Bacon Rebellion
Single-player alternative to The Inner Darkness — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Inner Darkness.
Do you ever want to just relax and slaughter something? Well, lucky for you, the pigs have gone mad! They are destroying everything! So grab your trusty double-barreled friend and put an end to this Bacon Rebellion!