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Single-player games like Cat Life Simulator

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Cat Life Simulator, 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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    Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator — Steam game cover

    Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Cat Life Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cat Life Simulator.

    Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator is a cozy management game where you design and run your own exotic pet shop. Care for over 70 animals, raise babies, breed rare color variants, customize your store, and manage customers and staff.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Concrete Polishing Simulator — Steam game cover

    Concrete Polishing Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Cat Life Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cat Life Simulator.

    Concrete Polishing Simulator is a hands-on first-person sim where you grind, hone, polish, and seal concrete floors. Use professional tools, transform rough slabs into finished surfaces, and build your reputation one job at a time.

    IndieSimulationEarly AccessSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Animal Trainer Simulator: Prologue — Steam game cover

    Animal Trainer Simulator: Prologue

    Single-player alternative to Cat Life Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cat Life Simulator.

    The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Manage and develop your animal training center, create a safe and happy place for them! Train different types of animals, and give them a lot of attention and they will surely become calmer with their owners.

    2024IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    PC Building Simulator — Steam game cover

    PC Building Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Cat Life Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cat Life Simulator.

    Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.

    2019IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Veterinary Clinic Simulator — Steam game cover

    Veterinary Clinic Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Cat Life Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Cat Life Simulator.

    Play as a veterinarian whose job is to save the lives of various animals. During the game, to save your patients, you will have to be observative and react quickly to various events. The fate of the animals is in your hands!

    SimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    inZOI — Steam game cover

    inZOI

    Single-player alternative to Cat Life Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Cat Life Simulator.

    "Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation.

    2025AdventureSimulationCasual39.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    My Recycling Center — Steam game cover

    My Recycling Center

    Single-player alternative to Cat Life Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cat Life Simulator.

    Operate, configure and expand your own recycling center in this first-person simulator! Work fast and sort the trash. Use the compactors to destroy the bulky waste. Earn satisfaction and cash to buy new containers and unlock new trash types. Use the second hand shop to sell re-usable items.

    2024IndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Animal Shelter — Steam game cover

    Animal Shelter

    Single-player alternative to Cat Life Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cat Life Simulator.

    In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →