Single-player games like Lumber and Plunder
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Lumber and Plunder, 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 Lumber and Plunder page.
Ranked picks
- 1
Meltopia
Single-player alternative to Lumber and Plunder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lumber and Plunder.
A minimalist game where you melt snow with a heat cannon to explore a mysterious frozen world. Uncover glacial secrets, collect valuable resources and ancient artifacts — and ultimately find and assemble the remains of an ancient Mammoth.
- 2
Goat Simulator 3
Single-player alternative to Lumber and Plunder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Lumber and Plunder.
Pilgor's baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new (at least on Steam), totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.
- 3
Goat Simulator: Remastered
Single-player alternative to Lumber and Plunder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Lumber and Plunder.
Goat Simulator Remastered is the latest in goat simulation technology. Your favorite chaotic sandbox is back and more beautiful than ever, with updated graphics, every DLC, and more bugs that you can shake a goat at. WASD to rewrite history.
- 4
Hold Your Own
Single-player alternative to Lumber and Plunder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lumber and Plunder.
A single player open world sandbox, crafting and survival FPS game set in a multi-island land where you'll fight to survive. Build your base, hunt and craft to defend yourself from aggressive wildlife, enemies or friends. Do you have what it takes to Hold Your Own?
- 5
My Time at Portia
Single-player alternative to Lumber and Plunder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lumber and Plunder.
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
- 6
Slime Rancher
Single-player alternative to Lumber and Plunder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lumber and Plunder.
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
- 7
My Time at Sandrock
Single-player alternative to Lumber and Plunder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lumber and Plunder.
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
- 8
Mon Bazou
Single-player alternative to Lumber and Plunder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lumber and Plunder.
Build your crappy vehicle into a race car, install the parts yourself. Make money by cutting wood, racing at night or delivering pizza. Maybe you want to manage a sugar shack or build yourself a big garage?
- 9
Palingenesia
Single-player alternative to Lumber and Plunder — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lumber and Plunder.
Explore the ruins of a mysterious castle filled with deep magic, brutal monsters, and ancient secrets. Fight your way through the dark castle to find the king's son.