Single-player games like D.C.K.: Dock Chess King
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King, 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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Bad Writer
Single-player alternative to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with D.C.K.: Dock Chess King.
I decided to chase my dream and try to make it as a writer. I have the support of my wife Cleo, and enough savings for a month. After that, we'll see what happens. But I know I can do it! I just need to stick with writing and submitting short stories each day.
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摸鱼拼图/Easy Jigsaw Puzzle
Single-player alternative to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with D.C.K.: Dock Chess King.
A puzzle game that combines traditional puzzles with a few less serious ones.
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Polar Penguin Post
Single-player alternative to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with D.C.K.: Dock Chess King.
Penguin Delivery Service!! Run a logistics company in Winter Mountain, the land of snow! Place the items in the bag so that the penguins can deliver them safely. Do people's favors and gain trust. You can help the Pola Penguin Post settle and penguins become recognized as residents.
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Can we still get high
Single-player alternative to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with D.C.K.: Dock Chess King.
Embark on an exciting journey with your friends or on your own! To reach the top, you'll have to solve challenging puzzles, overcome dangerous obstacles, and coordinate with each other. Laser communication is both a blessing and a challenge!
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Lucky Lord: The Coin Pusher of Fate
Single-player alternative to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with D.C.K.: Dock Chess King.
Lucky Lord: The Coin Pusher of Fate combines slot-machine-style random strategy with roguelike card enhancement mechanics, creating a unique gameplay experience centered around a coin pusher.
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They Don't Sleep
Single-player alternative to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with D.C.K.: Dock Chess King.
Eat, sleep, and shoot zombies in this survival simulator with roguelite elements. Battle to survive until you die and do it all over again. Level up your skills and keep your child alive as you fight to escape your wintry hell.
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CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience
Single-player alternative to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with D.C.K.: Dock Chess King.
CHANGE is an award nominated homeless survival experience set in a randomly created city with rogue-like elements. Explore, survive, earn perks, find items & kindness to develop your character & escape to a new life. Over 7 years of development & over 200 updates so far!
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Project Of Cooling The Earth
Single-player alternative to D.C.K.: Dock Chess King — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with D.C.K.: Dock Chess King.
Players must survive in the ruins of the human world and face various survival challenges and dangers. Players need to search for resources in abandoned cities and wilderness, including food, water sources, construction materials, etc., to maintain survival and build safe shelters.