Single-player games like Open Hunting XL
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Open Hunting XL, 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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Pro Deer Hunting 2
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Hunting XL.
Pro Deer Hunting 2 continues the great tradition of realistic deer hunting simulations! Major graphics enhancements, inclusion of the muzzle loading rifle and climbing tree stand are just a few of the new features. Keep the tradition alive and become the next Pro Deer Hunter 2!
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Way of the Hunter
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Hunting XL.
Become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.
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theHunter: Call of the Wild™
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Hunting XL.
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
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Hunting Simulator 2
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Open Hunting XL.
With your hunting dog by your side, explore the Texan desert and forests of Colorado and Europe as you track down 33 animal species. Choose your gear from over 160 official weapons, accessories and clothing items (including Browning, Winchester and Bushnell).
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Hunting Simulator
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Hunting XL.
Live the adventure of the hunt, from Alberta to Texas, France, Colorado or Scotland. Play single or multiplayer, choose your hunting gear and firearms of choice, including Browning® and Winchester® models, and master tracking 37 different animal species each with realistic behaviours.
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BULT: Hunting simulator
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Hunting XL.
BULT is a realistic waterfowl hunting simulator made by experienced hunters. This is not an action game. Your success depends on skill: choosing the right time to hunt, accounting for the wind, camouflage, and calling. Birds are cautious and live by their own rules. Ready for the real challenge?
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Virtual Hunter
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Hunting XL.
Virtual Hunter brings realistic hunting to virtual reality. Pack your gear and put your hunting skills and tactics to the test in the open wilderness.
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Far Cry® Primal
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
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Ant Keeping Simulator
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Open Hunting XL.
Grow, feed and care for your colony of mighty ants in a realistic semi-idle simulation of ant keeping. Created in collaboration with ant keeping enthusiasts, Ant Keeping Simulator will be an accurate experience to ant keepers.
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Open Fishing XL
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Hunting XL.
Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.
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Open Fishing 2
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Open Hunting XL.
Open Fishing 2 is a chill open world fishing game. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, meet friendly fish gods, sail the oceans with your boat, cook, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries.
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Isopod Keeping Simulator
Single-player alternative to Open Hunting XL — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Open Hunting XL.
Grow, feed and care for your colony of adorable isopods in this realistic semi-idle simulator. Watch your isopods multiply and split or sell your colony if they become too numerous. Created by the Kunstaat community, 100% of our proceeds support charity!