Single-player games like Shrimp Keeping Simulator
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Shrimp Keeping Simulator, 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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Isopod Keeping Simulator
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
Grow, feed and care for your colony of adorable isopods in this realistic semi-idle simulator. Watch your isopods multiply and split or sell your colony if they become too numerous. Created by the Kunstaat community, 100% of our proceeds support charity!
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Ant Keeping Simulator
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
Grow, feed and care for your colony of mighty ants in a realistic semi-idle simulation of ant keeping. Created in collaboration with ant keeping enthusiasts, Ant Keeping Simulator will be an accurate experience to ant keepers.
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Tiny Pasture
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
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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FISHERY
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
Fishery is a stylized aquarium simulation game. Harness your creativity to build and maintain beautiful aquatic habitats. Then relax and watch your beautiful fish enjoy their home.
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Ropuka's Idle Island
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax.
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Idlequarium
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
Idlequarium is a casual simulation game where you raise adorable little fish to earn coins, purchase decorations, and build a fully customized aquarium.The game sits anywhere on your desktop, letting you interact with your live aquarium during work or study breaks.
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Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
Create stunning virtual aquariums on your PC! Our advanced 3D engine brings your fish tank to life with breathtaking realism, featuring lifelike fish, plants, decorations, and more. Transform your monitor into a vibrant, living aquarium. Virtual aquascaping has never been easier!
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Eggo
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
Raise your baby, get married, and hatch eggs with friends right on your desktop! Start with a single egg and nurture Eggo into your special companion. Let it search for treasures from different planets on your desktop and keep you company. Dress your Eggo and even date your friends'. Play with Eggo!
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Open Fishing XL
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.
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Open Hunting XL
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
Open Hunting XL is a hunting simulator with an emphasis on player freedom. Quickly spot animals using your drone or sneak and spot with binoculars depending on the difficulty you select. Hunt in several locations and level up to unlock mechanics seen in no other hunting game.
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Open Fishing 2
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Shrimp Keeping Simulator.
Open Fishing 2 is a chill open world fishing game. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, meet friendly fish gods, sail the oceans with your boat, cook, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries.
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A Game About Media & Warfare
Single-player alternative to Shrimp Keeping Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Media & Warfare is a singleplayer FPS game inspired by late-2000s design with modern boomer shooter influences. Slide behind walls to heal, rack up massive killstreaks, and process the collective trauma of 9/11 like it's 2007.