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Single-player games like HOMEWAVE

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to HOMEWAVE, 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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    Cozy Marbles — Steam game cover

    Cozy Marbles

    Single-player alternative to HOMEWAVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with HOMEWAVE.

    Engineer the marble run of your dreams. No need to get it perfect – just release your marbles and let the good times roll.

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Puni the Florist — Steam game cover

    Puni the Florist

    Single-player alternative to HOMEWAVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with HOMEWAVE.

    Puni the Florist is a cozy flower shop simulation game that highlights creative expressions. Manage the shop, design unique bouquets, and join Puni on a silly, wholesome, and relatable journey of self-discovery.

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NOK — Steam game cover

    NOK

    Single-player alternative to HOMEWAVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with HOMEWAVE.

    Get ready to NOK household items out of camps, aquariums and trains! Fling objects and make a huge mess in this weird, prize-awarded, physics-based 3D hidden object game to find items hinted by absurd dad jokes with satisfying “Aha!” moments that make you feel very, very smart.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Momento — Steam game cover

    Momento

    Single-player alternative to HOMEWAVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with HOMEWAVE.

    Momento is a cozy room decorator with a twist: the choices you make play out over the course of a lifetime! Decorate your room, choose which items are important to you, and discover how the objects you choose will alter the course of the story, in a winding ode to the power of everyday things.

    2026CasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Thrifty Business — Steam game cover

    Thrifty Business

    Single-player alternative to HOMEWAVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with HOMEWAVE.

    Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic displays of clothes, antiques, toys & more. Befriend the regulars, help with their requests and expand your store into a hub for the local community!

    2026SimulationCasual11.69 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Neat — Steam game cover

    Neat

    Single-player alternative to HOMEWAVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with HOMEWAVE.

    Feeling overwhelmed? Hi, I’m Molly. I help people sort their space, organize their belongings, and bring calm back into their lives. Let’s take it one object at a time and make everything feel neat again. Tell me your story. I’m here to listen.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Custom Corner — Steam game cover

    Custom Corner

    Single-player alternative to HOMEWAVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with HOMEWAVE.

    Custom Corner is a cozy simulation and focus tool that runs quietly in a corner of your screen. Create your own isometric room with over 200 items and enjoy lo-fi music. Boost your productivity while working or relaxing with devices like a to-do list and focus timer.

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    Ice Cream Together: A Cozy Parlor Simulator — Steam game cover

    Ice Cream Together: A Cozy Parlor Simulator

    Single-player alternative to HOMEWAVE — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with HOMEWAVE.

    Build your dream ice cream parlor with friends online by making different ice cream flavors, serving customers, and managing your stock. Cozy vibes, a multitude of customization options, and 4 player online co-op!

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