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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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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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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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 creations in your scrapbook and decorate it with stickers and notes. Meander lets you relax and unwind, and create fun art while you're doing it.
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Print N Stick
Single-player alternative to From Scratch — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with From Scratch.
A cozy and relaxing sandbox sticker game where you print stickers in your favorite colors, cut and combine shapes to customize your designs, and decorate beautiful backgrounds to create your own peaceful space.
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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!
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Dream Garden
Single-player alternative to From Scratch — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with From Scratch.
An easygoing simulation game about creating tiny, Japanese inspired garden dioramas. Use a wide selection of plants, decorations and tools to build and nurture the zen garden retreat of your dreams.