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Single-player games like Lost in Play

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Lost in Play, 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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    Stories of Blossom — Steam game cover

    Stories of Blossom

    Single-player alternative to Lost in Play — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Lost in Play.

    An accessible point and click adventure that joins Clara as she brings to life three short tales told by her nurturing grandfather. Explore storybook illustrations, become friends with cute creatures found in odd situations, and help solve their problems.

    2023AdventureFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Simon the Sorcerer Origins — Steam game cover

    Simon the Sorcerer Origins

    Single-player alternative to Lost in Play — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Lost in Play.

    Summoned to a strange magical world, Simon must complete an ancient prophecy to return home. Solve crazy puzzles, cast spells, brew odd potions and uncover the origins of a legendary saga!

    2025Adventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CHUCHEL — Steam game cover

    CHUCHEL

    Single-player alternative to Lost in Play — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lost in Play.

    CHUCHEL is a comedy adventure game from the creators of Machinarium, Botanicula and Samorost. Join the hairy hero Chuchel and his rival Kekel as they will be facing numerous puzzles and challenges in their quest to retrieve the precious cherry!

    2018IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pilgrims — Steam game cover

    Pilgrims

    Single-player alternative to Lost in Play — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lost in Play.

    Pilgrims is a playful adventure game, created by the team behind Machinarium and Samorost. Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find?

    2019IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Wardrobe - Even Better Edition — Steam game cover

    The Wardrobe - Even Better Edition

    Single-player alternative to Lost in Play — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lost in Play.

    Inspired by the great ‘90s classics such as 'Monkey Island', 'Day of the Tentacle', 'Tony Tough' and 'Sam & Max: Hit the Road', "The Wardrobe" has a strong sense of humour, but isn't shy about dealing with mature and non-politically correct themes.

    2017IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Return to Monkey Island — Steam game cover

    Return to Monkey Island

    Single-player alternative to Lost in Play — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Lost in Play.

    Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.

    2022AdventureCasual24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Slap Village: Reality Slap — Steam game cover

    Slap Village: Reality Slap

    Single-player alternative to Lost in Play — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lost in Play.

    Set in an anachronistic Western with multitude of characters and adventures to discover, Slap Village mixes up the past and the present time within a context full of humour and mystery. Immerse yourself in this wild adventure and find out about the story of Lurditas and her inseparable friend Rasta.

    2016IndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit — Steam game cover

    Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit

    Single-player alternative to Lost in Play — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lost in Play.

    Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

    2022IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →