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Single-player games like Phones not Allowed

Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Phones not Allowed, 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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    Let Me Poo! — Steam game cover

    Let Me Poo!

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    A contract with fine print and a hateful landlord leave a man about to explode. Let Me Poo! is an incremental clicker where you headbutt through endless walls to reach the toilet. Face the ultimate urgency before it's too late!

    2026ActionIndieCasual1.69 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DVD Survivors — Steam game cover

    DVD Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    Become the bouncing DVD Survivor logo in an 8-minute bullet-heaven action roguelite. Build a ridiculous loadout, slam corners for explosive bonuses, collect bytes, stack weapons, and combine 60+ weapons with dozens of evolutions and synergies to erase pop-ups, malware, and bosses.

    2026ActionIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chinese Black Dragon Legend — Steam game cover

    Chinese Black Dragon Legend

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    " Chinese Black Dragon Legend" is a daily comedy Cantonese-style visual novel (galgame). The story follows Sino-French footballer Zhong Guolong's romantic journey with four heroines: Bai Xiaotong, Aisha, Frolana, and Kim Sung-ae.

    2026SportsIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fluffy Spider — Steam game cover

    Fluffy Spider

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    A fluffy spider. Tricky jumps. A web to call home. Explore a colourful 2D platformer, find secret worlds, then build a network of insect traps in your idle hub. Collect silk, unlock talents and characters, and fill your radio with original songs.

    2027IndieAdventureCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Hero is too Powerful so let's Pleeeease Settle this Peacefully! — Steam game cover

    The Hero is too Powerful so let's Pleeeease Settle this Peacefully!

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    How strong is too strong? Find out from the hero's victims in this adventure RPG as you talk things out (or destroy everything) on your way to save the hero's childhood friend!

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Storm Of Magic — Steam game cover

    Storm Of Magic

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    Storm Of Magic is a fast-paced magical bullet heaven roguelite. Level up spells in unique ways, stack game-breaking builds, and blast through hordes of enemies across cursed biomes. Unlock heroes and new ways to cause magical mayhem each run.

    ActionIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Sub: World Cup — Steam game cover

    Super Sub: World Cup

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    Win the world cup through clever clicks, useful upgrades, silly own goals, and bending the rules. An active incremental game that strips football down to just its beautiful beating heart: kick balls hard, score goals, earn money.

    2026SportsIndieCasual4.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rouge's Flush — Steam game cover

    Rouge's Flush

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    Rouge's Flush is a single-player poker roguelike deckbuilder where every hand is a heist. Build your Crew, use Tricks and Upgrades, clear escalating Targets, and carry The Long Con forward for a bigger reward.

    2026StrategyIndieCasual7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Elisa: Seduce the Innkeeper — Steam game cover

    Elisa: Seduce the Innkeeper

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    The player doesn't impersonate a simple man, but a powerful, rich and famous nobleman who seems to be able to obtain whatever he wishes for. But will this be enough this time?

    2017IndieAdventureFree To Play4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Anime Artist — Steam game cover

    Anime Artist

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    Anime Artist is a casual-puzzle game that will allow you to Sketch, Color and Collect anime artworks. Are you ready? This is your best chance to become the ultimate Anime Artist.

    2019IndieCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Anime Artist: Tiffy’s Notty Secret — Steam game cover

    Anime Artist: Tiffy’s Notty Secret

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    Tiffy, the lovely catgirl from Twitter is finally here! For the first time be the one to draw and color her, like a real Artist! Have fun with puzzles, collect cute artworks, complete your collection and spend some awesome time with her!

    2021IndieCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Elisa: the Innkeeper — Steam game cover

    Elisa: the Innkeeper

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    Inspired by the Italian culture and taking place in a western Fantasy setting, our visual novel introduces the story of Elisa, a beautiful owner of an inn, struggling with the amorous proposal of honorable Knights, high born Princes and rich Merchants.

    2017IndieAdventure6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya — Steam game cover

    Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    Anime Artist 2 is a unique sim experience for PC: A Puzzle game with light RPG elements. Help our lovely Danya becoming an Anime Artist. Draw, Color, Collect art while making money and unlocking various dresses and hair styles for her... but most importantly... her heart!

    2020IndieCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel — Steam game cover

    Elisa: The Innkeeper - Prequel

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    This short Visual novel can be considered as a little introductory episode of the game Elisa the innkeeper. Enjoy our Art and Soundtrack as you begin to shape Elisa's destiny for the better or the worse!

    2016IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lisistrata — Steam game cover

    Lisistrata

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    Immersed in an ancient Greece setting, you will recruit, train and lead a team of Athens’ young girls through battles, challenges, critical choices and beyond. Organize an effective rebellion against every man of Athens! It will be your responsibility to stop a war that has been endured for decades.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Anime Artist 3: Harem — Steam game cover

    Anime Artist 3: Harem

    Single-player alternative to Phones not Allowed — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Phones not Allowed.

    Tired of working alone? This time 4 lovely girls are here to assist you in your journey to become the best Anime Artist! Draw, Color, Collect art while unlocking tons of dresses and hair styles! Fully personalize your helpers and, this time, don't forget to make them fall in love!

    2020IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →