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Single-player games like Small Living World 2

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Small Living World 2, 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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    Small Living World — Steam game cover

    Small Living World

    Single-player alternative to Small Living World 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Small Living World 2.

    An ecosystem simulation running in your hands. Transform a desertic world into a lush forest. No stress, play at your own pace. This world is at your disposal. Terraform the landscape, add plants and animals. Create your perfect ecosystem.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Garden In! — Steam game cover

    Garden In!

    Single-player alternative to Small Living World 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Small Living World 2.

    Chill in the peaceful world of Garden In!, a charming sandbox game. Grow unique plants, discover new seeds, and design your dream garden. With its serene atmosphere, you'll find yourself saying 'just one more plant!' Dive in for quick relaxation or lose yourself for hours in the cozy journey.

    2023SimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Plantera 2: Golden Acorn — Steam game cover

    Plantera 2: Golden Acorn

    Single-player alternative to Small Living World 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Small Living World 2.

    The round blue Mellows return to tend to the Garden once more. Grow plants, bushes, trees, animals, water features and the great magical oak tree that has been rumored to have placed its seed there. Tend to the oak tree and grow it to the sky to harvest its Golden Acorns.

    2023IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Your Island -KIMI NO SIMA- — Steam game cover

    Your Island -KIMI NO SIMA-

    Single-player alternative to Small Living World 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Small Living World 2.

    Your people landed on a virgin forest island. Develop the island, build a house, make fields and barns, develop agriculture, fishery and industry, Let's develop into a wonderful island. It is a box-garden / sandbox-type simulation game that guides people and develops and develops islands. Andy maintenance (c)

    2019IndieSimulation9.09 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Farm Manager 2021 — Steam game cover

    Farm Manager 2021

    Single-player alternative to Small Living World 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Small Living World 2.

    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.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Plantera — Steam game cover

    Plantera

    Single-player alternative to Small Living World 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Small Living World 2.

    In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract Helpers, round blue creatures that will help you with your harvesting tasks.

    2016IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Viridi — Steam game cover

    Viridi

    Single-player alternative to Small Living World 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Small Living World 2.

    Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.

    2015IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tuin — Steam game cover

    Tuin

    Single-player alternative to Small Living World 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Small Living World 2.

    Plant seeds, pull weeds and sell vegetables - all while doing something else!

    2022IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Build A City Block — Steam game cover

    Build A City Block

    Single-player alternative to Small Living World 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Small Living World 2.

    Addictive Puzzle Blocks Game in the vein of Tetris. Play on different city maps. Fill districts to raise buildings. Discover unique city Landmarks. Play quick to collect coins, or take it more slowly. Increase your score and complete each levels.

    2023IndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →