Single-player games like Fishing Vacation
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Fishing Vacation, 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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Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fishing Vacation.
Welcome Tavernkeep! In this D&D-inspired visual novel you will run a cozy seaside tavern, meet adventurers, gather rumours and mix fate-altering drinks to stop dreams from twisting into nightmares.
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Project Real
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fishing Vacation.
The Real Project is a game where you shape your virtual life. Choose professions, build authentic relationships and explore a wide, vibrant world full of fascinating NPCs. Face challenges, explore stunning landscapes. Live a complete virtual life, full of unique adventures.
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Gendo The Gatherer
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fishing Vacation.
A cozy life sim where you forage, cook and serve your way through Gendo's journey navigating an abundant, ever changing landscape. After long days of gathering goodies, return to your cozy home to prepare, cook and serve your dishes to the local townsfolk. Join Gendo in his life in the countryside.
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Mysteries Under Lake Ophelia
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Fishing Vacation.
Relax, and fish in a very strange lake.
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Enigma Isle
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fishing Vacation.
Choose a deserted island to build your dream paradise! Farm crops to cook meals, mine ores to upgrade tools, and master unique fishing. Trade with seafarers, but stay armed to defend your home from pirate raids!
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New Cross Hill
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Vacation.
New Cross Hill is a 2D life-sim game that has farming, fishing, mining and combat against a variety of enemies. Explore the town and grow relationships with the people in it!
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Midnight Noodle
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fishing Vacation.
Behind the warm aroma of a late-night plate of Mie Nyemek, a dark secret lurks in the shadows. Clock into your convenience store cashier shift, whip up orders at a roadside stall, and help Ogik discover where his parents suddenly vanished after a massive argument. Play for FREE now!
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Tales of Herring Lake
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fishing Vacation.
Welcome to Tales of Herring Lake, where your favourite Sunday fishing show meets Alfred Hitchcock. Grab your gear and start shaping your story!
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Fear Effect Sedna
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Thrilling action and stealth gameplay enhanced by the Fear system, an exciting story and ultra-stylish cutscenes. Harness your team’s dynamic abilities to tackle enemies and puzzles like never before.
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Yu Crossing Animals
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Fishing Vacation.
Yu's got a new job - working as a mayor's assistant in a small town.
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The Third Shift
Single-player alternative to Fishing Vacation — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fishing Vacation.
In this Game Boy styled horror game, uncover the mystery of the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder. Get lost in its maze-like exhibits, solve peculiar puzzles, and survive being hunted by grotesque creatures from the controversial Human Body Exhibit. Can you leave the museum alive?