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Single-player games like Phones not Allowed

Below are 15 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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    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.

    Rogue's Flush is a single-player poker roguelike deckbuilder where every hand is a heist. Recruit 70 Crew, cheat with 30 Tricks, buy Rackets, beat escalating Marks, and carry risky Long Con cases past the Pit Boss.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Forastero — Steam game cover

    Forastero

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

    A town without a sheriff is the least of your problems when there's a bounty on your head.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Evil Cartridge — Steam game cover

    Evil Cartridge

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

    After finding a cursed cartridge, explore a distorted reality in this retro survival horror. Manage scarce resources, solve puzzles, and push forward through a world that grows increasingly unreal. Find a way to escape before it’s too late.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Divekick — Steam game cover

    Divekick

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

    Divekick is the world’s first two-button fighting game. It distills the essence of the fighting game genre into just two buttons with no d-pad directional movement. Includes two extra playable characters: Fencer from Nidhogg and Johnny Gat from Saints Row!

    2013ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes — Steam game cover

    Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes

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

    Grotesque Tactics is a highly addictive tactical RPG combining elements of popular Western and Asian console RPGs.

    2010StrategyIndieRPG9.99 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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    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 →