Single-player games like Screen Cat
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Screen Cat, 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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Bongo Cat
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
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Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
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Desk Paws
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Collect over 100 stylish little pets on your desktop! They can freely move along the bottom of your screen, or live in the little houses you've carefully decorated for them. Hmm... or perhaps send them on adventures to earn treats?
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Cats & Cups
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Play as a barista in a cat-inspired coffee shop, where your customers are cats! Brew coffee and various drinks. Wholesome and cozy hand-drawn art, various mini-games and a lot of cats & coffee! Learn to craft complex orders, keep your catstomers happy. 🐱☕
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Desktop Fishing
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Screen Cat.
Desktop Fishing is a cozy idle game that sits in the corner of your screen. Go about your usual desk work (or don't) while your frog buddy catches fish, discovers new outfits, and unlocks fishing spots.
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Tap Tap Loot
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Screen Cat.
The world is under attack, and every tap fights back. Each keystroke unleashes your cute cat hero, smashing enemies and showering you with loot. Dive into a never-ending desktop expedition with friends or solo. Tap. Tap. Loot.
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Fischer's Fishing Journey
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Screen Cat.
Put Fischer on your desktop as your ultimate study and work buddy. He'll fish quietly in the corner, taking care of it all—you just drop in occasionally to collect your rewards, unlock new fish, upgrade your rod, while enjoying that calming, healing atmosphere.
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Tiny Pasture
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!
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Lavender Dream
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Screen Cat.
A text-based visual game with a non-linear plot where every decision shapes the story. AI-driven characters engage in lifelike dialogues, each with unique motivations and hidden intentions you can uncover. The story’s outcome is in your hands.
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Hug Me, Senpai!
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Virtual waifu for your desktop. Take care of her, punish her, please her with gifts. With Chinese or Japanese voice acting. Upload your models and hats. Workshop support.
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Nasubi Room
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Survival in a closed room. Every hour you get $1000. Stay as long as you want. The main thing is not to go crazy. Be careful in the room besides you there is someone else. Maintain your mental health and create items that will help you survive.
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Dirty Piggy
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Screen Cat.
A cozy idle game about cute pigs, care and little discoveries. Feed, wash, decorate, collect coins and strange finds. They say grandpa hid something... Are you and the pigs really going to solve a family secret?