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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purrounding
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Dive into Purrounding and customize your very own cat! Watch as your adorable feline strolls across your taskbar, and create the perfect workspace with a variety of furniture pieces. Boost your productivity with a Pomodoro timer and chill out to some lo-fi tunes while you work!
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Cuddle Corner
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Meet your tiny companions in this adorable desktop pet simulation. Feed them with care, play together, and create a cozy home with colorful decorations. Whether you’re working, gaming, or on a break, spend time with these charming friends.
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Meow Time: cozy cat room
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Decorate a cozy little room, raise an adorable kitten, and improve your focus with a variety of simple and practical tools. Spend this wonderful time with your cute kitten! The longer you spend with your feline friend, the more surprises await you!
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Fishing On My Desktop
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Fishing On My Desktop is an idle fishing game that runs on your desktop as a floating button. The game features a variety of fish, unique rod and bait options, and several interesting NPCs. Come and enjoy the fun of fishing!
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Catopia
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
A desktop pet sim where a pixel cat lives on your wallpaper while you work. Choose one of five cats — Cheese, Cloud, Pumpkin, Cotton, or Oreo. Feed, play, wash, and pet to build affection. Neglect its health and it falls ill; neglect its heart and it walks away for good.
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Moonberry Clock: Idle Pet
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Watch the clock and your idle pet passively gain money to unlock clothes, toys, and fun accessories. Either customize your pet yourself, or schedule them to change looks on their own.
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Tavern Timer
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Welcome to your Tavern! A cozy focus tool where you pick a keeper to run the tavern while you work. Customize from floor to fireplace with 200+ items. Pomodoro, custom timers, and to-do list included. Productivity has never felt so magical!
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Cat Isle
Single-player alternative to Screen Cat — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Screen Cat.
Catch a train to Cat Isle! In this cozy pixel art management game, build restaurants, expand and decorate the town. Figure out your cats needs as they dine, shop, explore and turn the island into their purfect home.
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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?