Single-player games like Buru and The Old People
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Buru and The Old People, 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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Afterglow Bytes: Reverie by the Shore
Single-player alternative to Buru and The Old People — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Buru and The Old People.
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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Dancing with Ghosts
Single-player alternative to Buru and The Old People — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Buru and The Old People.
A gentle ghost story about learning to live after loss, set in a lively Thai river village. Teenage Mai befriends Pim, a cheery ghost who needs Mai's good karma to recover lost memories. Play as both as they help each other heal through friendship, dance, and heartfelt kindnesses to their neighbors.
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The Blue Cat
Single-player alternative to Buru and The Old People — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Buru and The Old People.
A little girl finds a cat and learns about love and compassion.
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Coffee Talk Tokyo
Single-player alternative to Buru and The Old People — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Buru and The Old People.
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.
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Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
Single-player alternative to Buru and The Old People — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Buru and The Old People.
Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.
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A Tiny Sticker Tale
Single-player alternative to Buru and The Old People — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Buru and The Old People.
A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!
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Undusted: Letters from the Past
Single-player alternative to Buru and The Old People — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Buru and The Old People.
Undusted: Letters from the Past is a casual game in which you clean and restore dirty items. What is her story as she returns to a long-neglected house? Enjoy the satisfying audiovisuals featuring sensually designed sounds and graphics.
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Many Nights a Whisper
Single-player alternative to Buru and The Old People — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Buru and The Old People.
A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation.