Single-player games like Paraido
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Paraido, 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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Opus Cortex: A Nonogram Puzzle Story
Single-player alternative to Paraido — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paraido.
Solve captivating nonogram puzzles to recover your lost memories. As a newly awakened AI, every puzzle you complete reveals a piece of the truth about your past and the dangers facing the world. Unravel the mystery, pixel by pixel.
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Hexagun
Single-player alternative to Paraido — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paraido.
Hexagun is a match3 shooter on the hex grid. Clean the playing field by forming groups of three or more like-colored hexagons. Enjoy today with great gameplay for everyone!
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Nekograms
Single-player alternative to Paraido — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paraido.
Help cats get to sleep in this adorable puzzle game! Move the cats and cushions so that every kitty is nice and comfy. But there’s a twist! Cats only move left and right, and cushions only move up and down.
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Math & Topology
Single-player alternative to Paraido — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paraido.
A puzzle that challenges both the topological and mathematical skills of the player. Draw lines, use operator tiles to produce new numbers, and complete levels with square- and hexagon-shaped tiles!
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Pight
Single-player alternative to Paraido — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paraido.
Pight is a minimalist puzzle game inspired by the Minecraft redstone system, in which we try to turn on the light by using pistons and different block types. It offers a rich puzzle experience thanks to new mechanics added approximately every 10 levels.
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Is This Seat Taken?
Single-player alternative to Paraido — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paraido.
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.
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WyrmWorm
Single-player alternative to Paraido — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paraido.
WyrmWorm is a head-scratching, line-drawing puzzler where branching serpents wind their way across the grid, restoring life to a faded world. Wiggle through challenging puzzles and clever mechanics, from the bottom of the sea to the depths of space.
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Railbound
Single-player alternative to Paraido — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Paraido.
A relaxing puzzle game about fixing train connections and travelling the world - now with a level editor!