Single-player games like Self Defense Dojo
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Self Defense Dojo, 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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Yakuza Rogue: Yokohama massage parlor chapter
Single-player alternative to Self Defense Dojo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Self Defense Dojo.
This is a simulation game with strong erotic elements. You play as an underworld member aiming to earn 10 million yen in 30 days for a promotion. Manage a massage parlor by day, promote it at night, and date other characters. Gameplay includes parlor management and pinball battles.
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The Censor DX Edition
Single-player alternative to Self Defense Dojo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Self Defense Dojo.
Yuto Fujimoto is a restless shut-in with a knack for computers and a love for idols. Reluctantly, he takes a job as a censor for a major social media platform—anything to keep the lights on.
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Peeping Dorm Manager
Single-player alternative to Self Defense Dojo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Self Defense Dojo.
repairing utilities, cleaning, and taking out the garbage! These are the essential skills for a dormitory manager! Of course, there are also mundane tasks like Yet, they can't deter you from living with cute college girls, obtaining valuable information from the dormitory, and wooing your tenants!
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Love n Life: Lucky Teacher
Single-player alternative to Self Defense Dojo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Self Defense Dojo.
After the pandemic Covitch69, you lost your job as a space aviation expert and now become a teacher in a small town. Luckily, every cloud has a silver lining as you are stepping into a world where love blooms unexpectedly and leads you to captivating ladies with immersive romantic tales.
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Summer Clover
Single-player alternative to Self Defense Dojo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Self Defense Dojo.
Experience a summer like never before as you become a live-in housekeeper for three charming sisters (and your supportive supervisor).
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Winter Memories
Single-player alternative to Self Defense Dojo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Self Defense Dojo.
After the unforgettable summer memories you’ve made half a year ago, Yui, Rio, and Miyuki are back. With the change of seasons and the cold falling snow, a new page to your story is about to begin.
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Ghost Marriage Matchmaking
Single-player alternative to Self Defense Dojo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Self Defense Dojo.
Ghost Marriage Matchmaking is a game centered around ghost marriages and building your relationship with the two ethereal heroines: Dai'er and Yuan. As a matchmaker, your job is to get Dai'er and Yuan "ghost married".
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VillageRhapsody
Single-player alternative to Self Defense Dojo — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Self Defense Dojo.
Farming, logging, fishing, farm role-playing games to help widows and wives improve their lives