Single-player games like Bret Airborne
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Bret Airborne, 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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Cats - Classic Onet Connect
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Bret Airborne.
Cats - Classic Onet Connect is a super fun matching game with cool challenges and brain teasers! Enjoy hours of fun connecting lovely images of cute cats, delicious fruits and sweets. Test your skills by matching and linking the same kind images and work your way up to victory!
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Ironcast
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Bret Airborne.
Puzzlequest meets FTL in this Steampunk Victorian era roguelite.
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Troll Patrol
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Bret Airborne.
A fantastic mix of tilematching and roleplaying mechanics. Play as a lone Troll who defends his cave from invading villagers and heroes. Level up, loot magical weapons and become the saviour of your tribe.
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Fantasy Match Puzzle
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Bret Airborne.
Are you ready to test your eyes with Fantasy Match Puzzle, your seek and find skills will be challenged like never before. Develops your secret seeker skill to find objects. This is a puzzle game similar to Hidden Object games, in which you have to find the objects while the clock is ticking.
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Snow Jewels
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Bret Airborne.
In this chilling match3 adventure, the Snow Dragon's icy breath is ready to destroy all it touches in the Mountain Lands. Only the magic of the Snow Jewels can stop the ruthless monster. Collect chains of gems and help bring back peace and tranquility to the Mountain Lands!
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Arcadia: Cloudbound
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Bret Airborne.
3D Find Different A visual and auditory feast of the Ninth Art
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Hex and Chill
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Bret Airborne.
A serene match-3 puzzle game designed for pure relaxation. Swap colorful hex tiles at your own pace with no timers or pressure—just soothing gameplay and tranquil music. Includes full source code for the curious. Your personal oasis of simple puzzles awaits.
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Cupcake Swap
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Bret Airborne.
A light and relaxing match-3 puzzle game with cute cartoon cupcakes. Match three or more identical sweets to clear the board against the clock, or unwind in endless mode.
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Puzzle Quest 2
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG and Casual with Bret Airborne.
Escape to a puzzle game fantasy world with amazing creatures and weapons! Addicting gameplay blends with immersive roleplaying in this sequel to the award-winning Puzzle Quest!
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Bejeweled® 3
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Bret Airborne.
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
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Paint Puzzle Quest
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Bret Airborne.
Embark on a vibrant and colorful journey with Paint Puzzle Quest, a strategic puzzle-solving game that will test your creativity and problem-solving skills. Explore 100 exciting levels, each presenting a new challenge to keep you engaged and entertained.
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March of the Living
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bret Airborne.
Roguelike-like inspired by FTL and popular zombie fiction. Guide a group of survivors to a rumoured safe haven.
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Human Extinction Simulator
Single-player alternative to Bret Airborne — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Bret Airborne.
Tactical turn-based space battles. Elaborate war strategies to prepare against the inevitable alien invasion.