Single-player games like Hearthsail
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Hearthsail, 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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Star Catcher
Single-player alternative to Hearthsail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hearthsail.
An atmospheric solo or co-op fishing adventure set across a sea of stars. Sail between ancient islands, catch lost souls, uncover forgotten lore, discover powerful relics, and unlock new regions as you draw closer to the truth of what lies beyond.
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Marque & Reprisal
Single-player alternative to Hearthsail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hearthsail.
Explore. Trade. Fish. Whale. Colonize. Fight. Pillage. Survive. You are a sea captain in the year 1522, and the whole world is yours to discover in this roguelike sandbox historical sailing simulator.
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Gendo The Gatherer
Single-player alternative to Hearthsail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hearthsail.
A cozy life sim where you forage, cook and serve your way through Gendo's journey navigating an abundant, ever changing landscape. After long days of gathering goodies, return to your cozy home to prepare, cook and serve your dishes to the local townsfolk. Join Gendo in his life in the countryside.
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Tales from The Dancing Moon
Single-player alternative to Hearthsail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hearthsail.
Tales from the Dancing Moon is a mystery adventure game set in a world inspired by portal-fantasy novels and UK culture. After the events of a shadow-beast invasion on a seaside town, complete villager quests and find hidden diaries to understand your role in this mysterious character-driven story.
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Dreaming Isles
Single-player alternative to Hearthsail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hearthsail.
A farming life sim with high seas adventure. Grow crops, grow ammo, grow a backbone! Side with the Pirates or help restore Global Trade. Feed the islanders, forge relationships, find romance, and call people "scurvy dog"! Raise the mainsail, fire the cannons, and set sail for adventure!
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Sailwind
Single-player alternative to Hearthsail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Hearthsail.
Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here!
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Critter Cove
Single-player alternative to Hearthsail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Hearthsail.
A deep, open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. Restore your town, sail across a mysterious archipelago, rescue animal pals. Hunt for relics and farm, fish & craft everything you need. Can you help turn Critter Cove into a thriving tourist town once again?
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Farm Together 2
Single-player alternative to Hearthsail — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hearthsail.
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in the long awaited sequel to the cozy, relaxing farming experience!