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Single-player games like The Lost Art of Innkeeping

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to The Lost Art of Innkeeping, 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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    The Hidden Art of Innkeeping — Steam game cover

    The Hidden Art of Innkeeping

    Single-player alternative to The Lost Art of Innkeeping — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Transform an old farmhouse in a seaside village into a luxurious inn! Meet interesting guests, unlock delicious dishes, discover new areas and hidden treasures, configure rooms and amenities, uncover secrets, and rejuvenate the struggling village in this inn-management game!

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    OneShot — Steam game cover

    OneShot

    Single-player alternative to The Lost Art of Innkeeping — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Last Word — Steam game cover

    Last Word

    Single-player alternative to The Lost Art of Innkeeping — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    In a society where having the last word means having power over others, a small party is disrupted by a gentleman who politely issues orders via one-way intercom.

    2015IndieAdventureRPG1.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jeepney Simulator — Steam game cover

    Jeepney Simulator

    Single-player alternative to The Lost Art of Innkeeping — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Embrace your inner jeepney driver! Pick up passengers, calculate change, and weave through traffic in this Filipino-made driving game. Feed your family, customize your jeepneys, and unlock more rides! Don't forget to bring your towel!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Back to the Dawn — Steam game cover

    Back to the Dawn

    Single-player alternative to The Lost Art of Innkeeping — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Strange Horticulture — Steam game cover

    Strange Horticulture

    Single-player alternative to The Lost Art of Innkeeping — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Do Not Feed the Monkeys — Steam game cover

    Do Not Feed the Monkeys

    Single-player alternative to The Lost Art of Innkeeping — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Crooked Man — Steam game cover

    The Crooked Man

    Single-player alternative to The Lost Art of Innkeeping — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile... This is the first title in the series known as The Strange Man, developed by Uri Games. Experience the myriad horrors awaiting David as he moves into his new house.

    2018IndieAdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Cage — Steam game cover

    The Cage

    Single-player alternative to The Lost Art of Innkeeping — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    This is a thriller theme pixel painting style puzzle solving role-playing games. The game tells the story of the day when the protagonist's mother died.

    2018StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Forest Star — Steam game cover

    Forest Star

    Single-player alternative to The Lost Art of Innkeeping — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Lost Art of Innkeeping.

    Help a monkey find a fallen star in this short adventure game! Meet and recruit other animals, find useful items, and discover new abilities. Multiple endings available depending on your choices!

    2021IndieAdventureFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →