Single-player games like Pilo and the Holobook
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Pilo and the Holobook, 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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A Tiny Sticker Tale
Single-player alternative to Pilo and the Holobook — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Pilo and the Holobook.
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
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Into the Emberlands
Single-player alternative to Pilo and the Holobook — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Pilo and the Holobook.
Venture out into the Emberlands and uncover an ever-changing world filled with surprising encounters and mystical creatures! Save villagers who got lost in the Miasma, collect resources and rebuild your village to create a safe haven for your people.
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Creatures of Ava
Single-player alternative to Pilo and the Holobook — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Pilo and the Holobook.
Let your empathy guide you as you play an exciting action-adventure, creature-saver game. Understand and tame the creatures of Ava and let them lead you through a variety of ecosystems – all in the hopes of saving the planet from a life-consuming infection.
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Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
Single-player alternative to Pilo and the Holobook — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Pilo and the Holobook.
From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.
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Mika and The Witch's Mountain
Single-player alternative to Pilo and the Holobook — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Pilo and the Holobook.
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.
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Hidden in my Paradise
Single-player alternative to Pilo and the Holobook — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Pilo and the Holobook.
Hide objects, decorate, and complete missions in this cozy hidden-object game where you can create little paradises and share them with the world!
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A Building Full of Cats 2
Single-player alternative to Pilo and the Holobook — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Pilo and the Holobook.
A Building Full of Cats 2 is a Hidden Object Game where you’ll search for over a thousand hidden cats while also helping the building’s residents with their daily tasks. Can you pet all the cats and make a difference in the lives of the building's residents?
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Single-player alternative to Pilo and the Holobook — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Pilo and the Holobook.
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
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BARDA: Backpack Roguelike
Single-player alternative to Pilo and the Holobook — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
In Barda, it won't be your sword that saves you. It's how you pack your bag. But hunger, fatigue and madness will take up space! Do your best as you climb an ever-changing mountain to spread the ashes of your grandfather, improve your base camp, and try again.