Single-player games like POPOP!
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to POPOP!, 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 Battle of Polytopia
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with POPOP!.
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
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Dorfromantik
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with POPOP!.
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
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Let's! Revolution!
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with POPOP!.
Let’s! Revolution! is a colorful roguelite puzzle mashup about stopping a narcissistic King from ruining your world. Flip tiles to uncover the hidden path to the King. Use deductive reasoning to avoid his cronies or take them all down in strategic turn-based combat.
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Chaos Reborn
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with POPOP!.
Turn-based wizard combat with the tactical positioning of chess and the bluff of poker. Features wizard customization, 100s of gear items, single player realm adventures, online leagues and co-op play.
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Into the Breach
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with POPOP!.
Control powerful mechs from the future to defeat an alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game.
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ISLANDERS: New Shores
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with POPOP!.
Welcome to ISLANDERS: New Shores. Build your island retreat in a calm, minimalist world with exciting new features that keep the classic charm while inspiring fresh creativity.
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Quilts and Cats of Calico
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with POPOP!.
Quilts and Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats.
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Athena Crisis
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with POPOP!.
Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game that places you in command of 40+ units in your journey across the multiverse. Embark on a challenging single-player quest or dive into the thrill of ranked or casual multiplayer modes to become the best Athena Crisis player!
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Claybreaker - VR Clay Shooting
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with POPOP!.
Claybreaker is a virtual reality clay shooting game.
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TRIPLE TWENTY - VR Darts
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with POPOP!.
Triple Twenty is the ultimate virtual reality darts experience!
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HAMMY
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with POPOP!.
The ultimate hamster ball arcade game!
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Endless Horizon
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with POPOP!.
Endless Horizon is a high octane arcade game of speed, precision and perfect timing.
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SHEEP.IO
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with POPOP!.
Can you create the biggest flock?
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GOOSE.IO
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with POPOP!.
Establish the pecking order once and for all and rule the pond!
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Little Tennis
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with POPOP!.
Little Tennis is the most simple, yet addictive tennis game you'll ever play!
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Infiniball
Single-player alternative to POPOP! — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with POPOP!.
Infiniball is a simple yet addictive marble based game.