Single-player games like Scale the Depths
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Scale the Depths, 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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DAVE THE DIVER
Single-player alternative to Scale the Depths — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Scale the Depths.
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
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Cast n Chill
Single-player alternative to Scale the Depths — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Scale the Depths.
Cast n Chill is a relaxing fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.
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Scritchy Scratchy
Single-player alternative to Scale the Depths — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Scale the Depths.
Scritchy Scratchy is a super-satisfying scratch card incremental game. Buy stacks of scratch-offs, unlock auto-scratching, and chase massive jackpots. Will you play it safe or go all-in?
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Fishing Inc
Single-player alternative to Scale the Depths — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Scale the Depths.
Fishing Inc is a cozy incremental fishing game! Catch fish, earn cash, and unlock powerful skills. Master new ponds, fill your Fish Log with Legendary catches, and become the ultimate angler!
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Chillquarium
Single-player alternative to Scale the Depths — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Scale the Depths.
Chillquarium is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Buy fish and raise them in real time, then sell them to turn a profit! Customize your aquarium as you progress from a simple starter tank to your dream setup by filling your collection with rare exotic fish and ultra-rare color variants!
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Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
Single-player alternative to Scale the Depths — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Scale the Depths.
A happy aquarium that lives at the bottom of your screen! Tiny Aquarium is a social idle simulator that keeps growing, even when offline. Hatch, sell fish, decorate, go fishin’, and visit your friends’ aquariums with bite-sized daily sessions.
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Megaquarium
Single-player alternative to Scale the Depths — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Scale the Depths.
The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.
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Cat Goes Fishing
Single-player alternative to Scale the Depths — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Scale the Depths.
Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!