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Single-player games like Nice Day for Fishing

Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Nice Day for Fishing, 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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    Rune Factory 3 Special — Steam game cover

    Rune Factory 3 Special

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Nice Day for Fishing.

    Bridge the divide of an ancient schism between humans and monsters in Rune Factory 3 Special as half-human, half-wooly protagonist Micah. Farm, fight and fall in love as you revisit a classic in the series that perfected the blend of RPG & Life-sim genres.

    2023SimulationRPGCasual39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sauna of the DEAD — Steam game cover

    Sauna of the DEAD

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Nice Day for Fishing.

    Heatwave Master, bring order to underworld's sauna. FEEL the exhilarating chaos of Heatwave Mastery!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Monster Harvest — Steam game cover

    Monster Harvest

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Nice Day for Fishing.

    Monster Harvest is a monster collecting and farming action RPG with a twist! Grow, collect and mutate your crops then take them into battle! Filled with places to discover and multiple ways to build your farm, get ready to craft, explore and battle across the vibrant world of Planimal Point.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Creature Keeper — Steam game cover

    Creature Keeper

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Nice Day for Fishing.

    Creature Keeper is an action-adventure RPG where you Befriend Creatures and fight alongside them in real time. Explore a mysterious world and uncover the truth behind a strange sickness spreading across the land. Power up your team, fill out your Bestiary, and embark on your journey of destiny!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Be Hero — Steam game cover

    Be Hero

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Nice Day for Fishing.

    Be Hero is a farming/crafting RPG about an aspiring hero who arrived late to the final battle and needs to work in a tavern to be able to return home.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Temtem: Pioneers — Steam game cover

    Temtem: Pioneers

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Nice Day for Fishing.

    Survive and explore an untamed frontier in Temtem: Pioneers. Tame and become a roster of 200+ Temtem and master their unique abilities in fast, real-time combat. Build, craft, battle, and discover new creatures solo, or co-op with your friends in this open world survival crafting adventure.

    ActionAdventureRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stick Mountain — Steam game cover

    Stick Mountain

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Nice Day for Fishing.

    In Stick Mountain, become an elite S-Co agent tasked with eliminating deadly threats across different worlds. Master elemental powers, craft powerful gear, and forge your own path to shape the fate of entire civilizations.

    2025IndieAdventureRPG0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Orion Blue — Steam game cover

    Orion Blue

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Nice Day for Fishing.

    Orion Blue is a cozy fishing adventure set on a beautiful alien planet. Catch fish, gather resources, and build relationships with the locals. Play actively, or relax and let the game progress with Idle Mode.

    2026SportsIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stardew Valley — Steam game cover

    Stardew Valley

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Nice Day for Fishing.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SkyCraft — Steam game cover

    SkyCraft

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Nice Day for Fishing.

    Skycraft is an open-world survival game for 1-10 players, set in infinite procedurally-generated floating islands.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Konrad's Kittens — Steam game cover

    Konrad's Kittens

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Immerse yourself in the virtual world of Konrad the Kitten and experience the first virtual cat that feels like a real one. Look after him daily and care for him as though he were a real furry friend. Satisfy his needs and desires, play mini-games full of action, and unlock more than 50 accessories!

    2018IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Across the Valley — Steam game cover

    Across the Valley

    Single-player alternative to Nice Day for Fishing — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Across the Valley is your friendly VR farm where you really lend a hand. Instead of clicking around in menus, you care for the animals and plants with your own hands. Instead of looking at the farm from up above, you yourself can relax in this hand-drawn paradise.

    2023IndieSimulationCasual19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →