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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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 and Simulation 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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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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Cat Vs Slime 猫咪大战史莱姆
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Just Waiting Cats.
Cat Vs Slime Innovative gravity stack tower defense! Cats stack upward to attack flying enemies. Slimes come from the ground and portals, attacking from both sides. 18 cats, 36 levels. Build your best defense and protect the cat home!
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Lots of Cats on an Adventure
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Just Waiting Cats.
“Lots of Cats on an Adventure” is a game where you find hidden cats in comic strips, meow!
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A Little to the Left
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Just Waiting Cats.
A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy.
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Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro
Single-player alternative to Just Waiting Cats — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Just Waiting Cats.
The Hidden Cats continue their world trip and have now arrived in RIO! So let's search for them again. A cozy and relaxing experience to enjoy with your friends and family! Start with a beautiful monochromatic scene, relax, and find all the cats to reveal the final colored art.
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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!