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Single-player games like The Math Challenge

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Math Challenge, 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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    Starlight X-2: Space Sudoku — Steam game cover

    Starlight X-2: Space Sudoku

    Single-player alternative to The Math Challenge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Math Challenge.

    Starlight X-2 is a space-themed puzzle game. Position stars and asteroids in clever ways to illuminate planets.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Litter: Trigo — Steam game cover

    The Litter: Trigo

    Single-player alternative to The Math Challenge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Mathematics feel like cat poop ? Recycle your weaknesses with The Litter: Trigo !

    2025IndieCasual5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    It Is Ticking — Steam game cover

    It Is Ticking

    Single-player alternative to The Math Challenge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Math Challenge.

    Play a bomb defuse simulation based on logic gates. The world is being attacked by terrorists, they use highly dangerous explosive devices to cause massive destruction in urban zones. You, A bomb-defusing expert, must take action to protect our nation's lives.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Calmie Dots — Steam game cover

    Calmie Dots

    Single-player alternative to The Math Challenge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Calmie Dots is a new take on the classic puzzle game. Relax, don't rush anywhere and just put all the spheres in the right places to pleasant, relaxing music!

    2022IndieCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Point Proven — Steam game cover

    Point Proven

    Single-player alternative to The Math Challenge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    A Fun Journey into Real Analysis! Dive into the captivating world of "Point Proven," where mathematical logic meets engaging gameplay. In this innovative game, you'll prove statements using real analysis principles through an interactive and enjoyable experience.

    2024IndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kakuro — Steam game cover

    Kakuro

    Single-player alternative to The Math Challenge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Kakuro is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. A great game for training your brain.

    2019IndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    One S'More — Steam game cover

    One S'More

    Single-player alternative to The Math Challenge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Math Challenge.

    Can you help an adventurous marshmallow fulfill its dream of becoming a tasty S'More? Watch your mind crumble as you break apart islands and rearrange the whole world to help your little marshmallow friend reach their goal of getting squished between two chocolate cookies.

    2024IndieCasual13.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cypherpunk Essentials — Steam game cover

    Cypherpunk Essentials

    Single-player alternative to The Math Challenge — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Math Challenge.

    在这套交互视频课程《成为一名密码朋克》中,你会从玩乐里完成整个密码学的学习,从零开始,掌握密码学。​

    2021StrategyIndieCasual34.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →