Single-player games like Proverbial
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Proverbial, 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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Plague Inc: Evolved
Single-player alternative to Proverbial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Proverbial.
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.
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Lost and Found Co.
Single-player alternative to Proverbial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Proverbial.
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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ISLANDERS: New Shores
Single-player alternative to Proverbial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Proverbial.
Welcome to ISLANDERS: New Shores. Build your island retreat in a calm, minimalist world with exciting new features that keep the classic charm while inspiring fresh creativity.
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Fernbus Simulator
Single-player alternative to Proverbial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Proverbial.
The world of coach drivers awaits you! Drive along motorways and country roads to the bus stations in over 40 cities in Germany. Thanks to the cooperation with FlixBus and true-to-the-original MAN buses, you will experience the game world in a realistic way.
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WHAT THE GOLF?
Single-player alternative to Proverbial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Proverbial.
A silly physics-based golf parody where every golf course is a new surprising type of golf, some brilliant or hilarious, others so absurd you will ask yourself: WHAT THE GOLF?
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Downwell
Single-player alternative to Proverbial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Proverbial.
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
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Demon Lord: Just a Block
Single-player alternative to Proverbial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Proverbial.
Seek revenge on fantasy heroes as a reborn Demon Lord! Dive into this satisfying roguelite action game where the world only moves when you do. Plan your moves step by step or play swiftly with quick dodges and parries, colliding with enemies to land powerful attacks!
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One Finger Death Punch 2
Single-player alternative to Proverbial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Proverbial.
The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash!
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Let's Pet Pets
Single-player alternative to Proverbial — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Proverbial.
Let's Pet Pets lets you pet pets of all different types and sets. Pet Points buy helping hands and items. Quests give you heart points. Heart points buy eggs and upgrades. You can prestige to get heart points and reset your helping hands and items. Upgrades and Pets are permanent.