Single-player games like From Scratch
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to From Scratch, 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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Meander
Single-player alternative to From Scratch — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with From Scratch.
From random squiggles to silly creatures, doodle anything in this cozy crochet-inspired drawing game. Save your drawings in your scrapbook and decorate them with stickers and notes. Meander lets you relax and unwind, and create fun art while you're doing it. (100% AI-free)
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Roots n Roofs
Single-player alternative to From Scratch — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with From Scratch.
Build whimsical homes within roots and wood, and transform an old stump into a little world. A relaxing sandbox with no pressure — just a quiet, peaceful place and your imagination.
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Charming Hill
Single-player alternative to From Scratch — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with From Scratch.
Charming Hill is a small experimental game where creating beautiful paintings feels easy and natural. No artistic skills are needed; it’s a space to relax, paint, and discover a heartwarming story, or better yet, paint your own.
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Graviton - The Great Sand Simulator
Single-player alternative to From Scratch — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with From Scratch.
Graviton is a falling sand simulator in which you define your own interactive sand art. Sit back, relax, and draw from existing sand materials. Or take time to learn and create your own sands with complex rules. The possibilities are endless!
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Blocks Utopia
Single-player alternative to From Scratch — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with From Scratch.
Blocks Utopia is a block-building game with real physics simulation. Use customizable blocks freely, or wait for adorable characters to release sky lanterns that carry surprise special blocks. Build, collect, unwind. No time limits, no failures. Stack your little utopia, and let your dreams land.
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My Perfect Nails
Single-player alternative to From Scratch — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with From Scratch.
My Perfect Nails is a retro simulation game inspired by the 2000's web games, where you create the perfect set of nails for your customers! Choose between many options and accessories to create the nails of their dreams! ✨🌸
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Outside the Blocks
Single-player alternative to From Scratch — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with From Scratch.
Unleash your creativity and design your own diorama in Outside the Blocks ‒ a full-featured model builder. Shape the terrain, assemble modular houses, add decorations and put your creation on display!
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Cozyrama
Single-player alternative to From Scratch — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with From Scratch.
Cozyrama is a peaceful sandbox where you shape your own magical dioramas. Sculpt it, pick the right colors, decorate with hundreds of items and add cute animals. Observe a cozy world grow around you! No pressure or timers. Just relax, unwind, and let your imagination bloom!