Single-player games like The pet squad
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The pet squad, 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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Node Strike
Single-player alternative to The pet squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The pet squad.
Node Strike is the first “Puzzle-Combat” game where enemies are defeated by solving procedurally generated puzzles. It introduces an innovative and unique style of gameplay that tests quick thinking skills.
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DiegoTC Toolbox
Single-player alternative to The pet squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The pet squad.
A Puzzle-Platformer with tons of unique puzzles and mechanics.
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TetrX 360 - Eons of Time
Single-player alternative to The pet squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Adventure with The pet squad.
The re-imagining of an age old classic with thousands of never before thought of new features and game play. If you like puzzle games TetrX 360 is for you.
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The Crayon Is Mightier
Single-player alternative to The pet squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The pet squad.
In this 2-D platformer you wield a magic crayon that is capable of drawing objects into real life. Use this power wisely to help traverse tricky levels, uncover hidden secrets, best your enemies, and adventure your way across 6 worlds!
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Panin
Single-player alternative to The pet squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The pet squad.
"Panin" is a single-player puzzle game where you control two characters simultaneously with a single key. They must each clear their own unique map.Can they reach the flags and meet their shared destiny?It's up to you to guide them to the goal!"
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MotionRec
Single-player alternative to The pet squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The pet squad.
MotionRec is a recording puzzle action game where you progress through stages by recording and playing back your own movements.
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LUNARK
Single-player alternative to The pet squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The pet squad.
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
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The Warrior
Single-player alternative to The pet squad — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The pet squad.
A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.