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Single-player games like [the Sequence]

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to [the Sequence], 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

  1. 1
    the Sequence [2] — Steam game cover

    the Sequence [2]

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [the Sequence].

    Visual Programming Puzzle game inspired by Spacechem and other Zachtronics games.

    2021IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  2. 2
    Funge — Steam game cover

    Funge

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [the Sequence].

    A minimalist programming puzzle game based on a modified version of the esolang Befunge. Learn its unique rules, execute your code, and conquer mind-bending logic challenges.

    2026IndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    Programming Factory — Steam game cover

    Programming Factory

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [the Sequence].

    What kind of sparks will programming and factories create? Watching strings and numbers run on the conveyor belt, enjoy leisure time!!! Programming Factory is a factory puzzle game that now supports creative workshops and customizes your own puzzles!!!

    2024StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  4. 4
    Pawn.OS() — Steam game cover

    Pawn.OS()

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [the Sequence].

    Pawn.OS() is a programming puzzle game where you use a custom scripting language to control a pawn on a grid. Solve 30 puzzles, learn logic step-by-step, and optimize your code to climb the leaderboard—even without any prior coding experience.

    2025StrategyIndie2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  5. 5
    Hacking for Hermann — Steam game cover

    Hacking for Hermann

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [the Sequence].

    Program your team of AIs to infiltrate corporation servers and find your brother Hermann. This game is about the fun of coding and optimization. There is always something to improve.

    2022IndieRPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Block Machine — Steam game cover

    Block Machine

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [the Sequence].

    A difficult programming puzzle game about building parallel computing machines by placing blocks to solve surprisingly hard problems.

    2023IndieSimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  7. 7
    Block Motion — Steam game cover

    Block Motion

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [the Sequence].

    Block motion is a puzzle / design game where you place functional blocks to design a working factory. Build your design, press play and watch your factory in action. You have the freedom to solve the challenges any way you want; The only limit is your imagination.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  8. 8
    Programmer Dungeon Knightress — Steam game cover

    Programmer Dungeon Knightress

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [the Sequence].

    Programmer Dungeon is a tactical game that challenges players to use logic programming to solve puzzles and progress through each level. Collect unique skills, use visual programming to automate your character, and defeat your enemies. Plan carefully and enjoy this exciting adventure!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Portal — Steam game cover

    Portal

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

    2007Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
  10. 10
    Fit It — Steam game cover

    Fit It

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [the Sequence].

    Participate in the TV show „Fit It“ where you will have to test your stamina, flexibility and even math knowledge to fit through the walls that will be coming right at you!

    2018ActionSportsIndie12.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Unit 404 — Steam game cover

    Unit 404

    Single-player alternative to [the Sequence] — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with [the Sequence].

    Find a way out of the abandoned sci-fi complex through solving various puzzles. The game has more than 70 handcrafted levels with various game mechanics and visual themes.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →