Single-player games like Open Fishing XL
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Open Fishing XL, 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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Open Fishing 2
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Open Fishing 2 is a chill open world fishing game. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, meet friendly fish gods, sail the oceans with your boat, cook, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries.
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Call of the Wild: The Angler™
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.
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Wild n Chill
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Wild n Chill is a laid-back wilderness escape where ya forage, hunt, and craft the off-grid cabin of your dreams. Far from the noise and nonsense, it’s just you, your trusty companion, and a pal or two.
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Frost Survival VR
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Sandbox Survival in VR. Face a frozen wilderness solo or in co-op - build a shelter, craft tools, hunt for food, and manage your resources to endure harsh conditions. Strategize your moves against unpredictable weather and lurking dangers. And remember to keep yourself safe and sane!
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theHunter: Call of the Wild™
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
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Bigfoot Life
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Live as Bigfoot in a peaceful forest-life simulator. Fish, forage, build, and protect wildlife as the guardian of the woods. Create your own Bigfoot and live your best Bigfoot Life.
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Fish Hunters: Most Lethal Fishing Simulator 🐟
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Hunt fish solo or in co-op. Haul them in and take them down with crazy guns. Try out different baits and rods, explore unique locations, and complete your fish collection in the atlas. Or just kick back by the campfire with friends in this wild webfishing adventure 🎣 🐟 💥
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The Search For Fran
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
" The Search for Fran " Welcome to the City Park. You are here to search for Fran. While searching, You can also talk with people and go on Quests , Collect Glorbs , Throw a Ball , Drive a Car , Fly a Ship , Fix Traffic Jams, Try a "Challenge" and much more !
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Squirrel Stapler
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Hunt squirrels, staple them to a corpse, and meet god.
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Paratopic
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.
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Fatum Betula
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Placed in a world without change, you must create fate by watering an ancient plant. Determine a future and live with it.
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Ant Keeping Simulator
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Grow, feed and care for your colony of mighty ants in a realistic semi-idle simulation of ant keeping. Created in collaboration with ant keeping enthusiasts, Ant Keeping Simulator will be an accurate experience to ant keepers.
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Open Hunting XL
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Open Hunting XL is a hunting simulator with an emphasis on player freedom. Quickly spot animals using your drone or sneak and spot with binoculars depending on the difficulty you select. Hunt in several locations and level up to unlock mechanics seen in no other hunting game.
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Isopod Keeping Simulator
Single-player alternative to Open Fishing XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Grow, feed and care for your colony of adorable isopods in this realistic semi-idle simulator. Watch your isopods multiply and split or sell your colony if they become too numerous. Created by the Kunstaat community, 100% of our proceeds support charity!