Single-player games like A Light in the Dark
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to A Light in the Dark, 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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Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Rescue squad captain Watase Kasasagi wakes up without his memories in the middle of his most critical mission yet-- a nuclear meltdown at a research facility. In an unfamiliar place and without his years of training, he must rescue the survivors and escape...
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Shining Song Starnova
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with A Light in the Dark.
Take the stage in Shining Song Starnova!
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Muv-Luv photonflowers*
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with A Light in the Dark.
It's the best of both worlds! Jam-packed with twelve tales that expand upon the Muv-Luv multiverse, this compilation is sure to satisfy that series sweet tooth!
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Muv-Luv photonmelodies♮
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with A Light in the Dark.
Fall in Luv all over again! Familiar faces and worlds collide in three massive new adventures, including the long-awaited follow-up to Muv-Luv Alternative!
- 5
Ne no Kami - The Two Princess Knights of Kyoto Part 2
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with A Light in the Dark.
Kyoto is shrouded in silence. While the Ayakashi change course and prepare themselves for invasion, a sudden turn of events suddenly has Len drawing her sword against Shinonome. What brought upon this drastic course of events?
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Walkerman
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with A Light in the Dark.
Hunt monsters by discovering and exploiting their rules in this Visual Novel from ScalemaiL.
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Memory's Dogma CODE:01
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Light in the Dark.
Japan, 2030 A.D. Memories can now be digitized and archived, allowing people to communicate with the deceased. With only one week left before his best friend’s memories are deleted, can Hiroki uncover the truth behind Sorano’s death?
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Tokyo Dark
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Legend tells of a door deep below Tokyo's sewers. All who enter are lost forever. Detective Ito's partner is missing. Explore Tokyo & uncover the darkness that lays beneath the streets in this Point & Click - meets Visual Novel - narrative adventure that questions the very core of Ito's sanity.
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Rabi-Ribi
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Light in the Dark.
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
- 10
Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
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TEVI
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Light in the Dark.
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
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Last Command
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with A Light in the Dark.
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
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Crying Pony
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with A Light in the Dark.
Crying Pony is a 2D side-scrolling horror game where the protagonist, Michael, is hunted by the lurking evil in his nightmares. As the nightmare's corruption seeps into reality and even pulls Michael's daughter into its grasp, will he be able to lead them both to escape from the nightmare?
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Last Command: Prologue
Single-player alternative to A Light in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with A Light in the Dark.
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...