Single-player games like Universalia
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Universalia, 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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Cthulhu Paints the Void
Single-player alternative to Universalia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Universalia.
Restore voxel worlds with a cosmic paint gun while struggling to survive your 9-to-5. Earn money, upgrade your business and gear, and uncover horrific secrets and collectibles along the way. You're Employee #1, and it's Cthulhu's first time being a boss. You'll both figure it out.
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Litter Treasures
Single-player alternative to Universalia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Universalia.
Adopt a bunch of cute, dorky cats, play with them to earn their trust and collect the odd little treasures they leave behind. Turn your desktop into a cozy or chaotic cat shelter that grows with every new discovery!
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Sandcastle
Single-player alternative to Universalia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Universalia.
On a sun-warmed tropical shore, quietly craft a mighty sandcastle. Carve moats, raise towers and walls, then embellish with driftwood, pebbles, shells and seaweed. Gentle tides, soft surf and a calming color palette turn every build into a peaceful, relaxing moment.
- 4
Trash Goblin
Single-player alternative to Universalia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Universalia.
A wholesome, cosy shopkeeping game with no pressures, no stress, and endless good vibes! Uncover and clean trinkets then upcycle them to sell to endless colourful and quirky customers. Spend your savings to upgrade your shop, buy better tools, plus expand and customise your space.
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Super Mini Mart
Single-player alternative to Universalia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Universalia.
Super Mini Mart is your 100% fresh, 100% chill round-the-corner supermarket sim. Stock, supervise, manage and get to know your colorful clientele-to-be in this sweet, stress-free management game!
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Cozy Cleaner
Single-player alternative to Universalia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Universalia.
Cozy Cleaner is a relaxing cleaning game where you tidy and organize rooms messed up by playful cats. Pick up clutter, wipe away dirt, and bring order back to every space for a calming, refreshing experience with cozy soundtracks.
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Universe Sandbox
Single-player alternative to Universalia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Universalia.
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
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Little Kitty, Big City
Single-player alternative to Universalia — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Universalia.
You're a curious little kitty with a big personality, on an adventure to find your way back home. Explore the city, make new friends with stray animals, wear delightful hats, and leave more than a little chaos in your wake. After all, isn't that what cats do best?