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Single-player games like Ant Keeping Simulator

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Ant Keeping 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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    Isopod Keeping Simulator — Steam game cover

    Isopod Keeping Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Ant Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ant Keeping Simulator.

    Grow, feed and care for your colony of adorable isopods in this realistic semi-idle simulator. Watch your isopods multiply and split or sell your colony if they become too numerous. Created by the Kunstaat community, 100% of our proceeds support charity!

    2025SimulationCasual8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Grow Wild — Steam game cover

    Grow Wild

    Single-player alternative to Ant Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ant Keeping Simulator.

    Grow Wild is a cosy nature game where you grow real-life plants and trees, create thriving ecosystems, discover hundreds of creatures, and help rewild the world!

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Aquarium Designer — Steam game cover

    Aquarium Designer

    Single-player alternative to Ant Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ant Keeping Simulator.

    Aquarium Designer gives you an opportunity to create the aquarium of your dreams! Become a professional whose job is to design it, build it, and fill it with the various underwater wildlife! All types, all sizes - your creativity is your only limit!

    2021IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator — Steam game cover

    Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Ant Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ant Keeping Simulator.

    Create stunning virtual aquariums on your PC! Our advanced 3D engine brings your fish tank to life with breathtaking realism, featuring lifelike fish, plants, decorations, and more. Transform your monitor into a vibrant, living aquarium. Virtual aquascaping has never been easier!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Arena Renovation — Steam game cover

    Arena Renovation

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

    Take on the role of a one-man renovation team tasked with restoring various sports facilities to their former glory. Many of them have been destroyed as a result of time or lack of care. Don't let them go into complete oblivion - roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into them!

    2024SportsIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tiny Pasture — Steam game cover

    Tiny Pasture

    Single-player alternative to Ant Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ant Keeping Simulator.

    Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual4.07 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Idlequarium — Steam game cover

    Idlequarium

    Single-player alternative to Ant Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ant Keeping Simulator.

    Idlequarium is a casual simulation game where you raise adorable little fish to earn coins, purchase decorations, and build a fully customized aquarium.The game sits anywhere on your desktop, letting you interact with your live aquarium during work or study breaks.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual1.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lakeside Bar — Steam game cover

    Lakeside Bar

    Single-player alternative to Ant Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ant Keeping Simulator.

    A cozy management sim where the jazz is smooth, the cocktails are cooler than the evening breeze, and the lake reflects your perfect escape.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual3.59 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Open Fishing XL — Steam game cover

    Open Fishing XL

    Single-player alternative to Ant Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ant Keeping Simulator.

    Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.

    2023SportsSimulationCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Open Hunting XL — Steam game cover

    Open Hunting XL

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

    Open Hunting XL is a hunting simulator with an emphasis on player freedom. Quickly spot animals using your drone or sneak and spot with binoculars depending on the difficulty you select. Hunt in several locations and level up to unlock mechanics seen in no other hunting game.

    2024SportsSimulation8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Open Fishing 2 — Steam game cover

    Open Fishing 2

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

    Open Fishing 2 is a chill open world fishing game. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, meet friendly fish gods, sail the oceans with your boat, cook, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries.

    2025Simulation6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →