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
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.
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Buru and The Old People
Single-player alternative to Pelican Post — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pelican Post.
A narrative adventure where you take on the role of Buru, a retired thief who agrees to one last job... Chat with quirky locals, encounter D&D inspired mini-games, and try to uncover the truth before it’s too late in this short story about the connection between the characters and the land.
- 3
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.