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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 — Steam game cover

    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!

    2025SimulationCasual8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ant Keeping Simulator — Steam game cover

    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.

    2024SimulationCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tiny Pasture — Steam game cover

    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!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual4.07 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FISHERY — Steam game cover

    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.

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ropuka's Idle Island — Steam game cover

    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.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Idlequarium — Steam game cover

    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.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual1.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator — Steam game cover

    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!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Eggo — Steam game cover

    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!

    2026IndieSimulationCasual2.69 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Open Fishing XL — Steam game cover

    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.

    2023SportsSimulationCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Open Hunting XL — Steam game cover

    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.

    2024SportsSimulation8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Open Fishing 2 — Steam game cover

    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.

    2025Simulation6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    A Game About Media & Warfare — Steam game cover

    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.

    ActionAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →