Single-player games like Pets Hotel
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Pets Hotel, 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 Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
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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Pets Hotel: Prologue
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Pets Hotel: Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Pets Hotel: Prologue gives you a unique opportunity to build, design, and run a place where pets can feel at home. Cats, dogs, turtles, and many other animals are waiting for you to take care of them!
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Pet Shop Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Run your own pet shop in Pet Shop Simulator! Find new homes for pets, thus fulfilling the dreams of your customers. Take care of the needs of animals by selling the right items and get involved in matters related to the pets' home life!
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House Flipper
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
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Arena Renovation
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Take on the role of a one-man renovation team tasked with restoring various sports facilities to their former glory. Many of them have been destroyed as a result of time or lack of care. Don't let them go into complete oblivion - roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into them!
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VetVR Veterinary Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
As a brand-new veterinarian, you're tasked with the responsibility of saving animal lives while building your clinic's reputation. Play through real-life veterinary training, discover Easter eggs and unlock rewards as you learn all you need to treat emergencies, heal wounds, and diagnose illnesses.
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Dog Trainer
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Dog Trainer lets you experience all the joy and challenges of owning a dog. Create an unbreakable bond with your pup, watch him grow by your side and help him become the best - whatever it means to you!
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Animal Trainer Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Become a real-life animal trainer! Manage and develop your animal training center, create a safe and happy place for them! Train different types of animals, and give them a lot of attention and they will surely become calmer and more cooperative with their owners.
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Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Dust off your torch and hammer - it's time to get back to work, you have a new job to do. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get back to the business.
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Ship Graveyard Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pets Hotel.
Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world!
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Deconstruction Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Deconstruction Simulator is the ultimate demolition simulator, offering you complete freedom of action and a wide array of contracts to complete. Get ready for spectacular destruction.
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Car Detailing Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car and restore its splendor at the request of demanding customers! A nice and well-groomed vehicle can be the pride of every human being! Clean, polish and marvel at your creations in this highly realistic game where every little detail counts!
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Animal Shelter 2
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
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Police Shootout
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Police Shootout is a new turn-based FPS game. Put on your uniform and get ready to respond the most surprising calls in your policeman’s career. Solve cases and gain experience, but also find out why a good young policeman gave up his career in a big city and moved to a small town of San Adrino.
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Chocolate Factory Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pets Hotel — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pets Hotel.
Enter the world of steam and sugar and become a master chocolatier in Chocolate Factory Simulator. Craft gourmet chocolate for your customers in your steampunk workshop with the help of your automaton assistant Nougat.