Single-player games like Hello Goodboy
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Hello Goodboy, 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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Sunset Hills
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hello Goodboy.
After being discharged from the army and starting to write novels, Nico embarks on a trip to the world with the roar of a train, encountering all kinds of people and events on the way, and experiencing the new world after the war, and the real purpose of Nico's trip gradually emerges ......
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Koira
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hello Goodboy.
Save a puppy and embark on a heartwarming, hand-drawn adventure together. Journey to the heart of an enchanted forest, solving puzzles and avoiding hunters to protect your newfound friend.
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Lake
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hello Goodboy.
It's 1986 - Meredith Weiss takes a break from her career in the big city to deliver mail in her hometown. How will she experience two weeks in beautiful Providence Oaks, with its iconic lake and quirky community? And what will she do next? It's up to you.
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hello Goodboy.
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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Pilo and the Holobook
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Hello Goodboy.
"A cozy exploration adventure where you journey across vibrant, hand-drawn planets, collecting discoveries to turn into stickers with your magical, upgradable Holobook. All woven into a heartfelt, engaging story about confronting a spreading darkness. "
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Beacon Pines
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hello Goodboy.
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
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Tall Trails
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hello Goodboy.
A chill exploration game where EVERYTHING goes in the boot! You're Alp, a lil' golem on a quest to find his purpose. Run, climb, and use items as fuel in your Rocket Boot to blast yourself into the air!
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Lost and Found Co.
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Hello Goodboy.
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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Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hello Goodboy.
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
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What Comes After
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hello Goodboy.
What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back.
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Rage in Peace
Single-player alternative to Hello Goodboy — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hello Goodboy.
Rage in Peace is a story-driven action adventure with elements of surprise and memorization. Unravel the last day of Timmy's life, as he races against time to get back home and fulfill his sole dream of dying peacefully in his pajamas, in the warmth of home, in peace, and with no drama.