Single-player games like THE UNIVERSE
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to THE UNIVERSE, 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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Escape the Lab
Single-player alternative to THE UNIVERSE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with THE UNIVERSE.
“Escape the Lab” – Virtual Reality experience of an Escape Room that focuses on realistic chemical experiments.
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VR Plant Journey
Single-player alternative to THE UNIVERSE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with THE UNIVERSE.
In this virtual reality adventure, you'll explore the inner workings of a canola plant from root to flower. What does canola need to thrive optimally? Learn about the processes in the plant cells, playfully help it grow and become an excellent plant scientist.
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PlanetariumVR
Single-player alternative to THE UNIVERSE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with THE UNIVERSE.
Planetarium for VR to learn about the stars, constellations, and deep sky objects from the Messier, Caldwell, Herschel400, NGC, IC, Sharpless, and Arp catalogs. Learn the positions of stars and the Messier objects; play the minesweeper in VR in a polyhedron.
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OVERVIEW (A Walk Through The Universe)
Single-player alternative to THE UNIVERSE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with THE UNIVERSE.
Overview is a mind-changing experience about our position in the Universe. With a narrative and an interactive mode, it features realistic imagery and accurate data to leave you in awe and wonder at the vastness of the Cosmos.
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VetVR Veterinary Simulator
Single-player alternative to THE UNIVERSE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with THE UNIVERSE.
As a brand-new veterinarian, you're tasked with the responsibility of saving animal lives while building your clinic's reputation. Play through real-life veterinary training, discover Easter eggs and unlock rewards as you learn all you need to treat emergencies, heal wounds, and diagnose illnesses.
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Puppy Chef Academy
Single-player alternative to THE UNIVERSE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with THE UNIVERSE.
Puppy Chef Academy is a Virtual Reality cooking experience designed to help you learn how to cook without the stress and mess of a real kitchen. Throughout your adventure you’ll cook tasty recipes, learn about cooking, and even make some friends along the way!
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HoloLAB Champions
Single-player alternative to THE UNIVERSE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with THE UNIVERSE.
Grab your safety goggles and set out on a chemical-burning, liquid-stirring, camera-whirring competition in HoloLAB Champions, a virtual reality chemistry game show.
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Noun Town: VR Language Learning
Single-player alternative to THE UNIVERSE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with THE UNIVERSE.
Gain new vocab while playing a game! Learn 1,000+ words & phrases in a world that regains color as you learn. Test your skills with mini-games and talk to the local villagers. Learn Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, & more…