Single-player games like William and Sly
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to William and Sly, 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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Otterly Lost
Single-player alternative to William and Sly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with William and Sly.
Swim, dive, and explore as a curious sea otter far from home. Meet charming animals, discover hidden places, use tools, and solve light challenges as you make your way back with your favorite rock by your side.
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William and Sly: Classic Collection
Single-player alternative to William and Sly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with William and Sly.
The world of William and Sly is yours to explore, seeking out collectables and secrets, while soaking in the tranquil visuals and melancholic soundtrack. In this pair of classic Flash games, you play as a fox, running and leaping through an atmospheric ecosystem entirely at your own pace.
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Portabellows
Single-player alternative to William and Sly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with William and Sly.
Explore a whimsical island to find… pie recipes?! Bake them by gathering or growing ingredients, which may be the key to helping out your new found quirky friends leave the island! In this wholesome 3D platformer collectathon, you can enjoy discovering the world freely at your own pace.
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Smushi Come Home
Single-player alternative to William and Sly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with William and Sly.
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
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Lonesome Village
Single-player alternative to William and Sly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with William and Sly.
Relaxing puzzle-solving and life-sim meet in a cozy, no-combat, coyote adventure. Uncover the mysterious, magical past of Lonesome Village and save this town from the hands of evil.
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Misc. A Tiny Tale
Single-player alternative to William and Sly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with William and Sly.
Meet Buddy and Bag Boy – two tiny robots with big hearts and an even bigger mission: spreading joy! After a mysterious explosion rains golden cogs and trash from the sky, it’s their job to collect, clean, and help each village while uncovering the secret behind the blast.
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Re:Fresh
Single-player alternative to William and Sly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with William and Sly.
Restore your town as you run, jump and dash through cozy locales while helping lovable townsfolk! Become immersed in a tight-knit community of animals and robots while becoming the town hero in this heart-warming solarpunk adventure.
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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Single-player alternative to William and Sly — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with William and Sly.
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.