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Single-player games like The Poisoner (Prelude)

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to The Poisoner (Prelude), 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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    Treasure Hunter — Steam game cover

    Treasure Hunter

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    Treasure Hunter is a VR first-person adventure thriller game. Designed with the unique capabilities of virtual reality in mind, the game allows players to inhabit the spine-chilling world of Tresure Hunter and interact with terrifying devices.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hallway of Horrors — Steam game cover

    Hallway of Horrors

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    Explore a mysterious labyrinth of rooms and hallways, but be careful - for you are not alone in the Hallway of Horrors. Made with Unreal Engine 5 for Steam VR.

    2024IndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Twin Peaks VR — Steam game cover

    Twin Peaks VR

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    Twin Peaks VR brings people into the world of Twin Peaks using the immersive technology of VR. Based on the iconic television series created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, players will be able to experience several locations from the show including the Red Room, Glastonbury Grove, Sheriff's Department, Glass Box Observation and more.

    2019IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Duck Season — Steam game cover

    Duck Season

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    The game of your dreams just dropped, DUCK SEASON, a hunter with ridiculous graphics. Luckily, it's summer vacation and Mom just surprised you with a one day rental of it! Unfortunately, as you binge play it becomes apparent that all is not right with Duck Season...

    2017ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    theBlu — Steam game cover

    theBlu

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    Experience the wonder and majesty of the ocean through a series of habitats and come face to face with some of the most awe inspiring species on the planet.

    2016IndieAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Accounting+ — Steam game cover

    Accounting+

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    Accounting+ is a NIGHTMARE ADVENTURE COMEDY. Experience classic virtual reality gameplay: clean up your office, take the battery out of the cooling machine, play the skeleton xylophone, and summon thousands upon thousands of demons.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Operation Warcade VR — Steam game cover

    Operation Warcade VR

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    Relive the experience of playing the classic war arcade in a totally amazing way, thanks to virtual reality and the innovative immersion system that will make it possible for you to travel inside the video game.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Aeon — Steam game cover

    Aeon

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    A primitive god in ancient Greek mythology who controls time, is resurrected in the virtual world, Inspired by "The Matrix" and "Deadpool" (remember,the slower you move the slow time goes)

    2017ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wave Circles: Rhythm Dance Music — Steam game cover

    Wave Circles: Rhythm Dance Music

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    Submerge yourself into a flowing combination of music beats, visual effects, and challenges in Wave Circles’ unparallel gameplay. Challenge friends in a virtual rhythmic dance-off or share your own vibes.

    2019ActionIndieEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mace and Grace: action fight blood fitness arcade — Steam game cover

    Mace and Grace: action fight blood fitness arcade

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    Protect your Grace and Kingdom. Have a blast dodging bombs and smashing enemy knights. Seize the day and go for another round. Play the most furious Medieval arcade ever!

    2020ActionSportsIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Poisoner — Steam game cover

    The Poisoner

    Single-player alternative to The Poisoner (Prelude) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Poisoner (Prelude).

    Immerse yourself into a dark virtual thriller as a police detective on the case of a deranged serial killer on the loose. Don't leave anything unturned, and finally uncover the mystery of the Poisoner before they find you.

    2019IndieAdventureEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →