Single-player games like Meowniverse
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Meowniverse, 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 Are Money
Single-player alternative to Meowniverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Meowniverse.
Cats are Money is a cozy idle game in the "Tamagotchi" genre where you manage a farm and collect unique cats into your collection. Take care of your pets, feed them, and play with them. Upgrade your farm, unlock new breeds and businesses.
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The Fun-gi Haven
Single-player alternative to Meowniverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Meowniverse.
In a corner of your screen sits a Fun-gi Haven just for mushrooms. If you linger long enough, you’ll see all manner of mushroom guests come tumbling in. They may know exactly where they’re headed—but they won’t turn down a little company along the way.
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Tiny Slime Farm
Single-player alternative to Meowniverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Meowniverse.
A cozy desktop idle game where cute slimes bounce around your tiny farm while you work or study.
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CritterGarden
Single-player alternative to Meowniverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Meowniverse.
You are an astrobiologist stranded on a lifeless planet. Breathe new life into this mysterious world by gathering plants, animals, and research upgrades to help it grow back to its full potential. Collect, breed, and evolve over 90 cute and quirky Critters to help you on your journey back home!
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Desktop Fishes
Single-player alternative to Meowniverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Meowniverse.
A cozy idle aquarium overlay that brings your desktop to life with pixel-art fish. You can hatch, breed, and collect fishes in thousands of genetic combinations. Dress them up with accessories, watch them grow from eggs to adults, and unlock playful upgrades through a skill tree.
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Farm Manager 2021
Single-player alternative to Meowniverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Meowniverse.
Farm Manager 2021 is an indie game that lets you relax and immerse yourself in farm management. A casual but grounded builder game that combines management and farm maintenance in one package. Grow and expand your farm into a thriving estate or enjoy it as a delightful escape from everyday life.
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Desktop Heroes
Single-player alternative to Meowniverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Meowniverse.
Desktop Heroes is a unique idle RPG designed to be your faithful companion while you work. Set just above your taskbar, this game runs in the background, letting you build a team of courageous heroes, battle monstrous foes, and collect loot; all without disrupting your productivity.
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Your Big, Cute Monster Farm
Single-player alternative to Meowniverse — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Meowniverse.
Create a farm at the bottom of the screen and enjoy planting and harvesting with your monster companions! They handle all the work—just plan the layout, decorate, and wait for fun crop mutations. Take a break from busy life and enjoy the calm joy of farming.