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Single-player games like Kojimachi

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Kojimachi, 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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    Desktop Dinosaurs — Steam game cover

    Desktop Dinosaurs

    Single-player alternative to Kojimachi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Kojimachi.

    Enjoy watching cute hand animated dinosaurs inspired by 90's Tamagotchi live directly on your desktop. Manage your environment, resources to raise and evolve your dinosaurs during their entire life. But don't forget to show them love! Dinosaurs need love!

    2023SimulationCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Jurassic Gym — Steam game cover

    Jurassic Gym

    Single-player alternative to Kojimachi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Kojimachi.

    Run your own dinosaur gym on the bottom of your screen while you stay productive! Hatch new buddies, train them up, send them to competitions, and spend your winnings upgrading and customizing your Jurassic Gym.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dino Market — Steam game cover

    Dino Market

    Single-player alternative to Kojimachi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Kojimachi.

    Animal friends to keep you company while you work on other tasks. Run a cozy market, play with your chat during streams or use productivity tools to help you focus. All from your desktop!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pocket Dinos — Steam game cover

    Pocket Dinos

    Single-player alternative to Kojimachi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Kojimachi.

    An incremental dino collection game where prehistoric stickers come to life. Hatch eggs, discover unique variants, build thriving habitats, and uncover powerful combinations to grow your fortune.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dino Park — Steam game cover

    Dino Park

    Single-player alternative to Kojimachi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Kojimachi.

    🦕 Dino Park is a cozy idle game about collecting dinosaurs! 🦖 Watch your dinosaurs level up in real time, earning more money for your park. Create the perfect environment for your dinosaurs to increase the chance of discovering super rare variants! Can you collect them all?

    2024SimulationCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Grow On The Go — Steam game cover

    Grow On The Go

    Single-player alternative to Kojimachi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Kojimachi.

    Care for your leafy friends in this cosy plant care sim and explore new locations from the comfort of your store window. Design your dream workshop and find the best companions for each of your pals.

    2023IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Poly Skies — Steam game cover

    Poly Skies

    Single-player alternative to Kojimachi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Kojimachi.

    Poly Skies is an introductory city builder designed to help you relax. Take care of your villagers, expand to new islands, unlock secrets and defend from sky-high threats.

    2023IndieSimulationCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    咕噜咕噜海洋馆 — Steam game cover

    咕噜咕噜海洋馆

    Single-player alternative to Kojimachi — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Kojimachi.

    欢迎来到这片蔚蓝的摸鱼天堂!在这里,你可以购买可爱的海洋萌物——养Q弹发光的水母、逗气鼓鼓的河豚、有趣的寄居蟹,甚至照顾坏笑的鲨鱼!每天喂食、摸摸头、治疗感冒打喷嚏,看着它们茁壮成长~ 还能帮你赚取贝壳币,通过在商店购买的装饰品,来装饰你的海洋牧场,打造属于你一个人的梦幻海底牧场,快来成为最会摸鱼……啊不,最会经营的海洋大亨吧!(๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →