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Single-player games like Side by Size

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Side by Size, 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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    Play Twice — Steam game cover

    Play Twice

    Single-player alternative to Side by Size — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Side by Size.

    "Enjoy Twice" – A new Sokoban-style puzzle game, Play Twice! Once you clear a stage, a second playthrough begins on the same board. Enjoy a dual-layered puzzle experience where strategic planning for the second round is the key to success!

    2025StrategyIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Roku and Rei — Steam game cover

    Roku and Rei

    Single-player alternative to Side by Size — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Side by Size.

    Dive into the world of Roku and Rei, a puzzle game where the protagonists move in reverse directions! Use their ability to interact with color-coded objects and tackle mind-bending challenges.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sisypush — Steam game cover

    Sisypush

    Single-player alternative to Side by Size — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Side by Size.

    Play as Sisyphus in the ancient Greek underworld, clearing obstacles and pushing your special rock towards the target in over 70 levels of this short Sokoban-like puzzle game with a 1-bit art style.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Don't Push TOO Hard — Steam game cover

    Don't Push TOO Hard

    Single-player alternative to Side by Size — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Side by Size.

    A relaxing yet challenging Sokoban-style puzzle game. Push crates, plan ahead, and avoid dead ends. Discover clever mechanics like emotion-driven crates and solve increasingly complex puzzles across unique environments.

    StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Block Buster Billy — Steam game cover

    Block Buster Billy

    Single-player alternative to Side by Size — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Side by Size.

    An alien family had a picnic on Billy's island. They had to leave in a hurry, causing Junior to forget his cubes. Can you help Billy figure out the mind-boggling alien puzzles?

    2023StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cryptigma — Steam game cover

    Cryptigma

    Single-player alternative to Side by Size — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Side by Size.

    Cryptigma is a top-down innovative puzzle game where you can move your own respawn point. Most levels have a respawn point, which can be pushed to maneuver your way around obstacles. With only a few mechanics, the puzzles get shockingly complicated. Push, die, and solve this great game!

    2025IndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Super Retro BoxBot — Steam game cover

    Super Retro BoxBot

    Single-player alternative to Side by Size — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Side by Size.

    1990s-style puzzle gameplay inspired by the DOS classics Block-man and Loader Larry, Super Retro BoxBot is sure to entertain and challenge you through its hand-crafted levels! You can also create your very own challenges with the included level editor! Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SokoMage — Steam game cover

    SokoMage

    Single-player alternative to Side by Size — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Side by Size.

    SokoMage is a new Top-Down puzzle that will push your brain to the limit. Slap rocks, avoid bushes, and hit the crystal to reach the end! Can you smash your way to the final level?

    2023IndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →