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Single-player games like A Way Back

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to A Way Back, 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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    SokoWinter — Steam game cover

    SokoWinter

    Single-player alternative to A Way Back — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Way Back.

    SokoWinter is a sokoban game with slippery floors. You will have the opportunity to get to know one of the curious hobbies of four stylish penguins: pushing large ice cubes. Why do they like this activity so much? Well, that we don't know, as our knowledge of penguins is limited...

    2022IndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lighton: Duo — Steam game cover

    Lighton: Duo

    Single-player alternative to A Way Back — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Way Back.

    A challenging puzzle game. The only goal, is to turn on the lights.

    2021IndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Meow Mission — Steam game cover

    Meow Mission

    Single-player alternative to A Way Back — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Way Back.

    Solve diverse Sokoban puzzles to rescue cats trapped in alien dimensions in Meow Mission! Decorate your home with furniture for the rescued cats, and create lasting memories with their unique and charming personalities!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dumb Little Robots — Steam game cover

    Dumb Little Robots

    Single-player alternative to A Way Back — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Way Back.

    Dumb Little Robots is a 2d puzzle game where you control robots that each have a single function. Help them work together through 51 levels. Find new robots as you go and learn how they change the possibilities!

    2022StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Romeow: in the cracked world — Steam game cover

    Romeow: in the cracked world

    Single-player alternative to A Way Back — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Way Back.

    Romeow feels lost without his favorite toy. Go through messy paths and help him find it, so he can take a nap peacefully. Enjoy this minimalist puzzle with him.

    2021IndieCasual9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Feed All Monsters — Steam game cover

    Feed All Monsters

    Single-player alternative to A Way Back — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Way Back.

    Feed All Monsters is a cute and cozy Line Puzzle game. Assist a team of delivery workers in their quest to bring tasty food to all the little monsters. Find the optimal path for each worker in order to get all the monsters fed.

    2023IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Woodways — Steam game cover

    Woodways

    Single-player alternative to A Way Back — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Way Back.

    A puzzle game in which you guide quirky animals through portals in the woods. But watch your step, they all move at once!

    2018IndieCasualFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hexologic — Steam game cover

    Hexologic

    Single-player alternative to A Way Back — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with A Way Back.

    Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging, yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love in with Sudoku again!

    2018StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →