Single-player games like Puzzle Maker
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Puzzle Maker, 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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Quilts and Cats of Calico
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Maker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Puzzle Maker.
Quilts and Cats of Calico is a wholesome, award-winning complex puzzle game for 1 to 4 players. Meet adorable cats and sew the coziest quilts. Compete with other players in multiplayer mode, play solo, or delve into the story of a quilter sewing their way through the city of cats.
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Instant Farmer - Logic Puzzle
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Maker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Puzzle Maker.
Water the soil of your ranch and watch your crop grow. A relaxing logic puzzle game.
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Egyptian Senet
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Maker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Puzzle Maker.
The Mysterious Afterlife Journey And The Favorite Pastime Of The Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Don't Miss The Opportunity To Play The World's Oldest Board Game From Ancient Egypt.
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Purple Place - Classic Games
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Maker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Puzzle Maker.
Welcome to "Purple Place - Classic Games" a fun-filled game where you'll embark on three exciting adventures like good old times! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of creativity and challenge.
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Unpacking
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Maker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Puzzle Maker.
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
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Regency Solitaire
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Maker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Puzzle Maker.
Experience romantic Regency England in this sumptuous solitaire game. Play your cards right as you tour historic London, Brighton and Bath, and help Bella create a dazzling ballroom. Unlock gameplay features with your makeover project and improve Bella’s chances of finding true love!
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Picross Fairytale - nonogram: Red Riding Hood secret
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Maker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Puzzle Maker.
200 biggest nonograms! Discover the magical world of Red Riding Hood!
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Railroad Ink Challenge
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Maker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Puzzle Maker.
The critically acclaimed roll and write game that is all about connections. Plan your routes, connect the exits around your board, expand your transportation system, and reach networking nirvana! Play solo to beat your own best scores, or challenge players from all over the world!
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Sudoku 9x16x25
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Maker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Puzzle Maker.
We invite you to plunge into the world of puzzles, prepared for you - Sudoku 9X16X25. The rules are simple - fill in the grid by digits in such a way that they do not repeat horizontally, vertically and in the nearest square. Also, you can complicate or simplify the game by changing the numbers to letters or symbols.
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Kakuro
Single-player alternative to Puzzle Maker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Puzzle Maker.
Kakuro is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. A great game for training your brain.