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Single-player games like Pelican Post

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Pelican Post, 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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    Starways: Heart of the Cosmos — Steam game cover

    Starways: Heart of the Cosmos

    Single-player alternative to Pelican Post — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pelican Post.

    Wander through the cosmos and help strange and lonely people overcome their struggles through exploration, discovery, and heartfelt mini-adventures while building a home among the stars together.

    IndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Afterglow Bytes: Reverie by the Shore — Steam game cover

    Afterglow Bytes: Reverie by the Shore

    Single-player alternative to Pelican Post — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pelican Post.

    Run a cozy izakaya in futuristic Bali. Grill skewers, serve patrons, help wandering spirits, and manage supplies to keep your evening haven alive. Every night tells a new story.

    IndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Longest Road on Earth — Steam game cover

    The Longest Road on Earth

    Single-player alternative to Pelican Post — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pelican Post.

    A thoughtful and deeply personal title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to create your own narrative through your time with four characters. Each short story will allow players to be swept away by the haunting lyrics of over twenty original, nostalgic songs.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery — Steam game cover

    Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

    Single-player alternative to Pelican Post — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pelican Post.

    Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure — Steam game cover

    Between Horizons – A Sci-Fi Detective Adventure

    Single-player alternative to Pelican Post — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pelican Post.

    Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.

    2024IndieAdventure15.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beacon Pines — Steam game cover

    Beacon Pines

    Single-player alternative to Pelican Post — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pelican Post.

    Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

    2022IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Afterparty — Steam game cover

    Afterparty

    Single-player alternative to Pelican Post — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pelican Post.

    In Afterparty, you are Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there's a loophole: outdrink Satan and he'll grant you re-entry to Earth.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Is This Seat Taken? — Steam game cover

    Is This Seat Taken?

    Single-player alternative to Pelican Post — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pelican Post.

    Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.

    2025IndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →