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Single-player games like Kin and Quarry

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Kin and Quarry, 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.

Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like Kin and Quarry page.

Ranked picks

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    Kin and Conquest — Steam game cover

    Kin and Conquest

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kin and Quarry.

    An incremental / idle action adventure game where you must battle foes, mine rocks, defeat bosses, and grow stronger in your quest to conquer the mountain and defeat the Evil Geomancer.

    2026IndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SIM - Simple Idle Miner — Steam game cover

    SIM - Simple Idle Miner

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kin and Quarry.

    Gather resources to help the "important persons" to escape from the planet. A small and simple clicker game. Some would call it an idler. But how idle can you get, clicking all these upgrades. Also the fox doesn't want you to idle. Go get to work!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual2.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mining Miner — Steam game cover

    Mining Miner

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kin and Quarry.

    There is ore under your feet and that is a problem, because it is not in your pocket yet. Dig, sell, upgrade, hire auto-miners, keep digging.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gridkeeper — Steam game cover

    Gridkeeper

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kin and Quarry.

    Gridkeeper is an incremental game about managing "Grids" and using their power to run MineBots, research tech, and grow your mining empire by getting better Grids.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Idle Deepcore — Steam game cover

    Idle Deepcore

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kin and Quarry.

    Idle Deepcore is an incremental mining game where you dig ever deeper, smelt ore into ingots, upgrade your pickaxe and machines, and grow several mines in parallel to build a vast underground industry.

    2026IndieSimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Particul — Steam game cover

    Particul

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kin and Quarry.

    Click to mine particles and watch your pile grow. Turn resources into profit, automate extraction, research new technologies and trade. Can you mine the rarest particle and ascend? There is just one way to find out.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation1.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nomad Idle — Steam game cover

    Nomad Idle

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kin and Quarry.

    Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.

    2025Indie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tiny Biomes: Cozy Idle — Steam game cover

    Tiny Biomes: Cozy Idle

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kin and Quarry.

    Tiny Biomes is a relaxing idle game where animals peacefully produce resources and you gather wood in a calm harvesting zone. Build small biomes, earn gold, and enjoy steady progression without pressure, timers, or stress. Play at your own pace and unwind.

    2026IndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nomad Survival — Steam game cover

    Nomad Survival

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kin and Quarry.

    Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.

    2022ActionIndie4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shadowkin — Steam game cover

    Shadowkin

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kin and Quarry.

    Face waves of enemies as you travel from room to room in your auto-shooting horde survival conquest. You and your companion (AI or 2 Player) must work together and create builds that compliment each other while exploring branching paths through various zones and worlds in a Roguelite setting.

    2024ActionIndie6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Raid Run — Steam game cover

    Raid Run

    Single-player alternative to Kin and Quarry — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Raid Run is a game inspired by fake mobile game ads. Your character automatically travels through the level where you must face increasingly difficult enemies, grabbing power ups and evolving your skills along the way. Attacks and skills are fired automatically. Conquer 3 levels with 3 difficulties.

    2024Action4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →