Single-player games like Cats in Boxes
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Cats in Boxes, 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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Is This Seat Taken?
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
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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A Little to the Left
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy.
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Lost and Found Co.
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of lively characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!
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Nippets: A Hidden Object Game
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
A hand-drawn hidden object game inspired by the joy of people watching and telling small stories. Shake trees, peek through windows and spin curious objects to uncover secrets and follow the lives of its charming inhabitants.
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Bento Blocks
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
Craft delicious lunch boxes in this cozy-yet-challenging ingredient-cutting puzzle game.
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Quilts and Cats of Calico
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
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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TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
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Travellin Cats Around the World 2
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
Find 2000 cats hidden in 20 iconic locations such as Rome, Dubai or Bangkok in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator! Can you find them all?
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tiny Cats
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
In tiny Cats, play as a magic girl exploring a mysterious house. Find, save, and purify hidden cat spirits while uncovering secrets. Each chapter brings new surprises and more cats to collect.
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Cats Visiting Christmas Town
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
Embark on a Christmas quest to uncover hidden cats in charming holiday scenes filled with snowmen, festive shops, and a grand tree adorned with gifts.
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Cats in Cozy Rooms
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
A charming room-decorating game with a feline twist! Hand-drawn art, unique cat clients, and endless creativity—decorate rooms based on each cat’s likes and dislikes to make their dream home! A relaxing, artistic game full of charm and creativity!
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Cats Visiting Cozy Art Studios
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
Explore cozy art studios and uncover hidden cats in this charming seek-and-find adventure. Search through beautifully illustrated creative spaces, click to collect every feline, and complete each level. Can you find them all?
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Cats Visiting Historical Times
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
A cat & owner are lost in time! Journey through ancient Egypt, Viking ships & pirate coves to find hidden cats—some helpful, some sneaky. Collect clues, unlock history, & race the clock in this charming adventure!
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Cats Visiting Fairy Tales
Single-player alternative to Cats in Boxes — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Cats in Boxes.
Step into a magical world and find all 500 hidden cats in 5 whimsical level! Explore enchanted schools, elf villages, and mystical towns in this charming fantasy clicker adventure. If it purrrrr it mewwww.