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Single-player games like Bookworm

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Bookworm, 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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    Phantom Typist — Steam game cover

    Phantom Typist

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

    Phantom typist is the typing arcade game which you can learn and improve typing skill of Chinese characters. Type correct Chinese characters to clear the falling blocks before they fill up the screen, get the high score at the leaderboard with various play modes and levels!

    2021IndieCasual2.89 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Typed82 — Steam game cover

    Typed82

    Single-player alternative to Bookworm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bookworm.

    A simple typing experience to complement your keyboard. Typed'82 immerses you in an atmospheric typing experience. As you progress and improve your typing skills, the visuals and music set a pleasing environment.

    2021Indie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tower Words — Steam game cover

    Tower Words

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

    Word game that mixes tetris, categories game and word search.

    2022IndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Chaperon Inc. — Steam game cover

    Chaperon Inc.

    Single-player alternative to Bookworm — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bookworm.

    Write known texts with unusual machines in this arcade speed-typing game!

    2024Indie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Quick Words — Steam game cover

    Quick Words

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

    Quick Words is the bigger, better, 5 letter word guessing game that lets you play 5 words in the same game. Play it fast, play it slow, play it windowed, leave it in the background. Do as you please.

    2022IndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter — Steam game cover

    Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter

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

    Shoot enemies while typing pop culture phrases to destroy enemies with your special laser attack! This is a classic Shoot'em up game with a typing twist! We challenge you to dodge all the shots and destroy all the enemies!

    2021ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Silly Typing Game — Steam game cover

    Silly Typing Game

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

    A high-speed typing roguelike where keyboard skill meets game-breaking shop builds. Stack wild power-up synergies, dodge brutal curses, and survive intense levels solo or in chaotic 4-player co-op. Protect your shared combo streak and see how long your group can survive the chaos!

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Prison of Infinity Code – Krylosis — Steam game cover

    The Prison of Infinity Code – Krylosis

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

    The Prison of Infinity Code is a typing game where players must type code quickly and accurately to defeat Krylosis, the evil artificial intelligence that rules the digital world.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →