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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 — Steam game cover

    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.

    2022IndieSimulationRPG5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    摸鱼拼图/Easy Jigsaw Puzzle — Steam game cover

    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.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Polar Penguin Post — Steam game cover

    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.

    2022IndieSimulationCasual15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Can we still get high — Steam game cover

    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!

    2024SportsIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lucky Lord: The Coin Pusher of Fate — Steam game cover

    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.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    They Don't Sleep — Steam game cover

    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.

    2022ActionSimulation2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CHANGE: A Homeless Survival Experience — Steam game cover

    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!

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Project Of Cooling The Earth — Steam game cover

    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.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →