Single-player games like dogpet
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to dogpet, 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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Animal Shelter
Single-player alternative to dogpet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with dogpet.
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
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Restore Your Island
Single-player alternative to dogpet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with dogpet.
Heal a scarred island, rebuild habitats, play with your dog, design your sanctuary, and relax by the fire. Turn this broken, trash-filled island into a thriving sanctuary — one clean sweep at a time.
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TrickShot Simulator
Single-player alternative to dogpet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with dogpet.
The Ultimate TrickShot Simulation with realistic physics! Experience a variety of trickshot with simple mouse controls. Some stages are difficult. Pushing the limits of your precision and patience. When you pull off a miraculous trickshot, you’ll roar with triumph!
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Coconut Simulator
Single-player alternative to dogpet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with dogpet.
Coconut Simulator is a game in which you can become a coconut.
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Contraband Police
Single-player alternative to dogpet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with dogpet.
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
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Human Fall Flat
Single-player alternative to dogpet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with dogpet.
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.
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WHAT THE GOLF?
Single-player alternative to dogpet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with dogpet.
A silly physics-based golf parody where every golf course is a new surprising type of golf, some brilliant or hilarious, others so absurd you will ask yourself: WHAT THE GOLF?
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Bad Guys at School
Single-player alternative to dogpet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with dogpet.
In Bad Guys at School you can play as students and revolt against school system by completing missions, or decide to become a teacher that must maintain order despite the violence and brutality in the school.