Single-player games like SCHiM
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to SCHiM, 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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Pine Hearts
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with SCHiM.
Pine Hearts is a wholesome and tender adventure about nostalgic journeys, overcoming loss, and helping others. Embark on a cozy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb.
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Omno
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with SCHiM.
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
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Lost and Found Co.
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with SCHiM.
Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of lively characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with SCHiM.
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
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The Last Campfire
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with SCHiM.
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
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The Plucky Squire
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with SCHiM.
Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.
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Candleman: The Complete Journey
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with SCHiM.
Despite only being able to burn for 10 seconds, a little candle journeys into the darkness, with the purpose of seeking light.
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Paper Trail
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with SCHiM.
Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.
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Taiji
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with SCHiM.
Solve puzzle panels and uncover the meaning of the symbols within. Explore a dense world where secrets are hidden in plain sight.
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Untitled Goose Game
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with SCHiM.
It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.
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Ynglet
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with SCHiM.
In Ynglet, you jump, dash, slide, bounce and float your way through an abstract, effervescent sky. Melt into the reactive, dynamic soundtrack, while beautiful colors make every moment a visual treat.
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Unwording
Single-player alternative to SCHiM — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with SCHiM.
Unwording is a short but powerful exploration of overcoming negative self-talk. Solve word puzzles, explore the neighborhood through multiple perspectives, and help Tom have a better day through a challenging yet cathartic experience.