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Single-player games like Fishing Up

Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Fishing Up, 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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    Social Hook — Steam game cover

    Social Hook

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Up.

    Catch powerful monster cards with your fishing rod and battle against other players in exciting duels.

    2026IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cozy Beach — Steam game cover

    Cozy Beach

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Fishing Up.

    🏝️ Cozy Beach is a wholesome game set on an beautiful tropical island where you can fish and explore, solo or with friends. Catch and collect fish, go swimming, search for treasure, craft tropical drinks, or just hang out and chill!

    SportsIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    Caviar — Steam game cover

    Caviar

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Up.

    Dive into an immersive underwater world with your Polaroid camera, capturing stunning fish and growing the ecosystem with each snapshot. Explore this short, whimsical sandbox experience as you bring life to the depths beneath the waves.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Photography Simulator — Steam game cover

    Photography Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Fishing Up.

    Learn and explore the world of a professional photography. Join adventure of the wild life. Hunt and shoot best pictures. Sell your photos to magazines, buy and upgrade your gear, and whenever you get tired of waiting for a perfect shot there are ways to brighten your day waiting for you.

    ActionSportsStrategySingle-playerSimilar games →
  5. 5
    Monster Fantasy — Steam game cover

    Monster Fantasy

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Fishing Up.

    Hunt giant monsters and build a beautiful home! Monster Fantasy is an action RPG with cozy life-sim elements. As an amnesiac hero, explore Eldoras, battle monsters with companions, befriend villagers, and enjoy fishing, cooking, gathering, and crafting.

    2027ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Virtual Hunter — Steam game cover

    Virtual Hunter

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Fishing Up.

    Virtual Hunter brings realistic hunting to virtual reality. Pack your gear and put your hunting skills and tactics to the test in the open wilderness.

    2025SportsIndieAdventure24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Orion Blue — Steam game cover

    Orion Blue

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Fishing Up.

    Orion Blue is a cozy fishing adventure set on a beautiful alien planet. Catch fish, gather resources, and build relationships with the locals. Play actively, or relax and let the game progress with Idle Mode.

    2026SportsIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Animal Shelter 2: Prologue — Steam game cover

    Animal Shelter 2: Prologue

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fishing Up.

    Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2: Prologue! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!

    2024IndieAdventureSimulationFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Underground Turtle Races — Steam game cover

    Underground Turtle Races

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Up.

    Are you ready to test your luck in the secret world of turtle racing? The turtles are waiting for you to place your bets and cheer them on. Do you have the confidence to take on the challenge?

    2024IndieSimulationCasual0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  10. 10
    Blacksmith Shop Simulator — Steam game cover

    Blacksmith Shop Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fishing Up.

    Run your own blacksmith shop in this immersive simulation game! Craft and sell swords, shields, armor, and more to satisfy your customers, earn profits, and expand your business. Manage your forge with a dynamic day-night cycle and become a legendary blacksmith!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure3.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RoboDeal Simulator — Steam game cover

    RoboDeal Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Up.

    Design, craft, and trade robots on the frozen world of Xylaris-9. Serve factions, upgrade your facility, and shape your robotic legacy in Robodeal Simulator.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual3.59 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RoboDeal Simulator Prologue — Steam game cover

    RoboDeal Simulator Prologue

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Up — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Up.

    Design, craft, and trade robots on the frozen world of Xylaris-9. Serve factions, upgrade your facility, and shape your robotic legacy in Robodeal Simulator.

    2026IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →