Single-player games like Just Waiting Cats
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Just Waiting Cats, 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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Last Revision
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Just Waiting Cats.
Last Revision is a bite-sized, hand-drawn narrative game. You play as an artist quietly working in a little studio, trying to finish an urgent deadline. Balance your focus, juggle between distractions, and keep Pixel the cat happy so you can finally work.
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The Fun-gi Haven
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Just Waiting Cats.
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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Gunma's Ambition -You and me are Gunma- Reiwa 2nd national census edition
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Just Waiting Cats.
Let's change Japan to Gunma. Everyone Gunma.Let's change all of Japan to Gunma.The definitive edition of the Gunma simulation game.Everyone can play!
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Backyard Baseball
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Just Waiting Cats.
The arcade-style classic is back - and it's leveling up. With enhanced gameplay, new game modes, and all the humor & charm of the original, this is Backyard Baseball like it was always meant to be played. Wishlist now for Opening Day on July 9th. Are you ready to play like a kid again?
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Where Ghost Cats 幽咪在哪里
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Just Waiting Cats.
Search for 100 Ghost Cats. A carefully hand drawn scene filled with cute characters. The process is short and won't take up too much player time. You can choose your favorite dyeing for the convenience of color blind players. Extremely easy to achieve.
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Bandocracy
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Just Waiting Cats.
Welcome to the Bandocracy! Manage a rock band's journey from writing songs to breaking hearts to saving the world in this banger of a narrative game.
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My Dating Empire
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Just Waiting Cats.
My Dating Empire is a multi-ending romance simulator. Will you be a devoted lover, or a heart-stealing playboy? Return to college and experience the thrill of youthful romance through every encounter, conversation, and date.
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Meow Star Archives
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Just Waiting Cats.
In this 2D puzzle game, you need to restore the cats’ severely damaged memory archives to stop their souls from fading away. As you restore the archives, you’ll uncover the heartfelt stories of these lovely kitties before they journey back to the stars.
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MyVoiceZoo
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Just Waiting Cats.
My Voice Zoo is a unique idle zoo game brought to life with your own voice. Record your sounds through the microphone and turn them into animal calls, creating a one-of-a-kind zoo found nowhere else. Start building your very own zoo, complete only with your voice!