Single-player games like Crate Mates
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Crate Mates, 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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Rimebeard
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crate Mates.
Create, remove and push blocks of ice strategically to extinguish all flames in each level. Use various other elements like rocks, crates, pipes and more to your advantage.
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Khoros
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crate Mates.
Khoros is a theatrical puzzle set on Ancient Greek theater's charming scenarios. Guide Ere in a path to glory performing the most acclaimed plays. Bring together a powerful cast and rise against the fiercest critics of the era!
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Tiny Robo Puzzles
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Crate Mates.
Tiny Robo Puzzles Contains 4 Tiny Sokoban Style Puzzle Games that you can enjoy!
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Super Retro BoxBot
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crate Mates.
1990s-style puzzle gameplay inspired by the DOS classics Block-man and Loader Larry, Super Retro BoxBot is sure to entertain and challenge you through its hand-crafted levels! You can also create your very own challenges with the included level editor! Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test!
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Mimi the Cat - New Friends
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crate Mates.
Help Mimi move, climb, or carry boxes to reach her bed and rest. Unlock adorable cats and choose to play with them in this challenging Sokoban-like game!
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Mimi the Cat - Mimi's Scratcher
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crate Mates.
Move boxes, jump on everything in sight, Mimi loves challenges like jumping long distances. Help her reach her scratcher!
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Pop and Chicks
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crate Mates.
Help Pop the hen rescue her chicks. Take one move at a time, and be careful where you're going.
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Meet me at NooN
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crate Mates.
Could time go backwards? Meet me at NooN is a time manipulation turn-based puzzle-platformer with Tenet inspired mechanics. Control two characters, create perfect time loops and solve brain melting time puzzles.
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City Maker
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crate Mates.
Will you manage to make a thriving metropolis or will you have to settle for a small rural town?
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Hexton
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crate Mates.
Explore, build, harvest. Hexton is a relaxing building game where you try to create the largest city possible. Looking for a light challenge? This game's for you!
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The people of Sea, Sun & Salt
Single-player alternative to Crate Mates — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crate Mates.
Will you create a lasting civilization or see it collapse into the sea? In Sea, Sun & Salt, you build a city on a small mediterranean island. Define the tenets of your culture, deal with your subjects' needs and withstand the forces of the elements.