Single-player games like Squirreled Away
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Squirreled Away, 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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Luma Island
Single-player alternative to Squirreled Away — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Squirreled Away.
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
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Palia
Single-player alternative to Squirreled Away — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Squirreled Away.
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
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Grounded 2
Single-player alternative to Squirreled Away — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Squirreled Away.
Shrunk again, but the world is much larger. In this open-world, single-player or co-op survival adventure, craft weapons and armor, build your base, and traverse the playground on your buggy. But something else is out there—and it hasn’t forgotten you.
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Locomoto
Single-player alternative to Squirreled Away — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Squirreled Away.
Customise and manage your train, tend to quirky passengers, gather resources, craft decorations, and upgrade your conductors style all accompanied by soft lo-fi tunes. Become a conductor and save your hometown Barrenpyre from environmental disaster!
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Outbound
Single-player alternative to Squirreled Away — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Squirreled Away.
Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to 4 players.
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Cozy Caravan
Single-player alternative to Squirreled Away — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Squirreled Away.
Grab your backpack and climb on in, it’s time to hit the road! Head out on a gentle journey in your reliable old caravan, crafting hearty meals, running market stalls and sharing goodies with local townsfolk. Spread kindness, share, and help prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair!
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Garden Paws
Single-player alternative to Squirreled Away — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Squirreled Away.
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
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Smalland: Survive the Wilds
Single-player alternative to Squirreled Away — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Squirreled Away.
Experience a big adventure on a tiny scale! Enjoy multiplayer survival in a vast, hazardous world. Preparation is key when you're this small & at the bottom of the food chain. Craft weapons & armour, tame & ride creatures, build encampments & explore a strange new land.