Single-player games like PaperPlane
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to PaperPlane, 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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FAR: Lone Sails
Single-player alternative to PaperPlane — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with PaperPlane.
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
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Transport Fever 2
Single-player alternative to PaperPlane — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with PaperPlane.
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
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Stardew Valley
Single-player alternative to PaperPlane — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with PaperPlane.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
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DAVE THE DIVER
Single-player alternative to PaperPlane — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with PaperPlane.
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
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Tomb Raider Game of the Year
Single-player alternative to PaperPlane — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
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American Truck Simulator
Single-player alternative to PaperPlane — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with PaperPlane.
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
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Unpacking
Single-player alternative to PaperPlane — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with PaperPlane.
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
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LUFTRAUSERS
Single-player alternative to PaperPlane — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with PaperPlane.
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.