Single-player games like Paralives
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Paralives, 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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HADALYTH ZERO
Single-player alternative to Paralives — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Paralives.
HADALYTH ZERO is a penguin-based multiplayer fishing chatroom game with fleshed out life-sim mechanics. Catch hundreds of unique fish, customize your penguin, complete objectives, and hangout with people.
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Tiny Life
Single-player alternative to Paralives — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Early Access with Paralives.
In Tiny Life, you control a set of people that live together in a household. You take care of their daily needs, build their skills, forge new relationships... or just mess up their entire life in whatever way you can think of!
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Welcome: A Cozy Estuary
Single-player alternative to Paralives — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Paralives.
Welcome to the Cozy Estuary! A unique habitat teeming with biodiversity awaits! Help this small community grow and thrive. Explore a story-rich world and build your perfect home. Craft, cultivate, decorate, and innovate to grow your neighborhood and bring the town together.
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Farmwand
Single-player alternative to Paralives — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Early Access with Paralives.
Immerse yourself in the enchanted world of Farmwand, where cozy farming meets magic, wonder and daring adventures! Master dozens of spells, brew powerful potions and meet unforgettable characters as you explore this vibrant open-world full of stories and secrets...either alone or with a friend!
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Super Loco World - Cozy Train Automation
Single-player alternative to Paralives — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Paralives.
Effortlessly build and automate intricate railroads and deliver goods to meet the demands of a dynamic world! Make clever use of signals and signposts to avoid traffic jams, and watch your villages blossom into bustling towns in this cozy take on the train tycoon genre.
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MakeRoom
Single-player alternative to Paralives — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Paralives.
Build rooms, gardens, and camper vans with 1,100+ objects and the ability to make your own furniture from scratch. Learn with gentle design requests, then relax and create at your own pace.
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Leafy Corner
Single-player alternative to Paralives — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Paralives.
Run a cute little plant shop in this cozy and relaxing game. Grow, sell, and care for a variety of real-life plants, help customers find their dream plants, complete orders, and customize your cozy shop just the way you like!
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Trash Goblin
Single-player alternative to Paralives — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Paralives.
A wholesome, cosy shopkeeping game with no pressures, no stress, and endless good vibes! Uncover and clean trinkets then upcycle them to sell to endless colourful and quirky customers. Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy better tools, plus expand and customise your space.