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Single-player games like Pocket Planet

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Pocket Planet, 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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    Leaf Tree — Steam game cover

    Leaf Tree

    Single-player alternative to Pocket Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    A puzzle game to relax and create beautiful trees while solve each level. Move the block on the correct way to fill all the spaces

    2021Indie0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    GlassBox — Steam game cover

    GlassBox

    Single-player alternative to Pocket Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Pocket Planet.

    Challenge your logique in this 3D puzzle game were you figure out how to get a ball out of a box.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Match Tree — Steam game cover

    Match Tree

    Single-player alternative to Pocket Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Pocket Planet.

    Match Tree is a breathtaking puzzle experience (...it's actually a match 3 game). Embark on an epic journey with pixie, gnome and witch full of adventure, mystery (huh?) and sheep. Become the master of combination and create magnificent mansions from trees, flowers and carrots (I swear, it's fun!).

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Math & Topology — Steam game cover

    Math & Topology

    Single-player alternative to Pocket Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Pocket Planet.

    A puzzle that challenges both the topological and mathematical skills of the player. Draw lines, use operator tiles to produce new numbers, and complete levels with square- and hexagon-shaped tiles!

    2023StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hexton — Steam game cover

    Hexton

    Single-player alternative to Pocket Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Pocket Planet.

    Explore, build, harvest. Hexton is a relaxing building game where you try to create the largest city possible. Looking for a light challenge? This game's for you!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Railway Islands - Puzzle — Steam game cover

    Railway Islands - Puzzle

    Single-player alternative to Pocket Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Pocket Planet.

    Railway Islands is a puzzle game about designing a railway map for a large archipelago. Make a safe path between the stations and let your train deliver all the resources and go to the next island.

    2021IndieCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hoping Forest — Steam game cover

    Hoping Forest

    Single-player alternative to Pocket Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Pocket Planet.

    Help the little frog to safely reach the other side avoiding the hazards and dangers within the forest. Move the tiles around you to find one of the hidden paths that will lead you to your goal.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey — Steam game cover

    A Maze Dream: the puzzle journey

    Single-player alternative to Pocket Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Casual with Pocket Planet.

    Can you beat the Maze? Solve puzzles, use your special powers and manage resources in this challenge!

    2024StrategyAdventureCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Goblin Squad - Total Division — Steam game cover

    Goblin Squad - Total Division

    Single-player alternative to Pocket Planet — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Pocket Planet.

    Command your tribe of goblins. Recruit new, unruly, reluctant fighters as they travel and pillage the human’s kingdoms! Time to take your sweet, sweet revenge on the pink oppressors!

    2019StrategySingle-playerSimilar games →