Single-player games like Simpler Times
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Simpler Times, 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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Woodo
Single-player alternative to Simpler Times — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Simpler Times.
Woodo feels like a 3D coloring book you can touch, a relaxing puzzle-tale told through handcrafted wooden dioramas. A toy for those who never forgot how to be a child.
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Carpet Daddy
Single-player alternative to Simpler Times — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Simpler Times.
Carpet Daddy is a satisfying first-person carpet cleaning simulator. Tackle dirty jobs with professional tools, treat stubborn stains, move furniture out of the way, and transform filthy carpets one careful pass at a time.
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Universalia
Single-player alternative to Simpler Times — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Simpler Times.
Sling new worlds into orbit inside real photographed skies. A zen physics game about gravity, patience, and the quiet joy of watching something you made keep turning. Fifteen handcrafted star systems. Every failure is a beautiful explosion.
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Knick Knack Stack
Single-player alternative to Simpler Times — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Simpler Times.
Knick Knack Stack is a cozy 2D physics-based puzzle game. Travel the world, build goofy towers in iconic places, take cute memory pictures of your creations and chat with your silly friends! No failure, no pressure. Stack at your own cozy pace!
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Herdles
Single-player alternative to Simpler Times — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Simpler Times.
An adorable open world platformer where you play as a magical dog. Zoom around a vibrant landscape, using an evolving arsenal of abilities to explore, solve challenges and discover secrets – one bark at a time!
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Trash Goblin
Single-player alternative to Simpler Times — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Simpler Times.
A wholesome, cosy shopkeeping game with no pressures, no stress, and endless good vibes! Uncover and clean trinkets then upcycle them to sell to endless colourful and quirky customers. Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy better tools, plus expand and customise your space.
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Unbox the Room 2
Single-player alternative to Simpler Times — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Simpler Times.
The cozy unboxing and interior design experience returns — bigger, warmer, and more reactive. From homes to small businesses, each space responds to your choices and reflects its owner’s personality.
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Leafy Corner
Single-player alternative to Simpler Times — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Simpler Times.
Run a cute little plant shop in this cozy and relaxing game. Grow, sell, and care for a variety of real-life plants, help customers find their dream plants, complete orders, and customize your cozy shop just the way you like!