Single-player games like Songs of the Shoals
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Songs of the Shoals, 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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Tidebound
Single-player alternative to Songs of the Shoals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Songs of the Shoals.
Chill, catch, sell, upgrade! Tidebound is a fishing game with a relaxing, cozy atmosphere where you upgrade your boat, and sail further to fish for more expensive and exotic sea animals. Casual yet engaging, the game offers a sense of progress with tons of equipment and hundreds of species to catch.
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Cast & Click
Single-player alternative to Songs of the Shoals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Songs of the Shoals.
Cast & Click is a cozy fishing clicker: head out on the water, catch over 50 fish species and haul up sunken treasures. Upgrade your gear and grow your own harbour. One more cast, one more upgrade… and one more trip!
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Fishing Spot
Single-player alternative to Songs of the Shoals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Songs of the Shoals.
Fishing Spot is a relaxing fishing game about discovering unique fishing locations and the species that inhabit them. Generate new spots with their own ecosystems, fish populations, bite schedules and bait preferences, chase records, and build your collection — all at your own pace.
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Fishing Alone
Single-player alternative to Songs of the Shoals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Songs of the Shoals.
Fishing Alone is a game where you play as an automata service robot, endlessly fishing in a tranquil, post-apocalyptic world, uncovering fragments of the lost human past.
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Huge Jaws
Single-player alternative to Songs of the Shoals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Songs of the Shoals.
Huge Jaws - a game about a shark in the indie simulator genre, made in cute 3D graphics with nice music.
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FishyFox
Single-player alternative to Songs of the Shoals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Songs of the Shoals.
Cast into peaceful waters, guide your lure beneath the surface, and reel in fish of every size in FishyFox! Experiment with different bait and equipment, discover new species, chase trophy catches, and fill your personal aquarium in this cozy fishing adventure.
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Star Catcher
Single-player alternative to Songs of the Shoals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Songs of the Shoals.
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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Catch & Cook: Fishing Adventure
Single-player alternative to Songs of the Shoals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Songs of the Shoals.
Catch & Cook is a fishing adventure game in which you are not only a fisherman, but also a restaurant owner. Explore the ocean, catch fish and cook them in your own restaurant. A wide variety of fish, recipes and gameplay mechanics await you. So, what are you waiting for?
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Shanhe Builders
Single-player alternative to Songs of the Shoals — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Songs of the Shoals.
Lead one to five companions in a Chinese-inspired 3D home-building survival sim. Gather and haul supplies, build timber, stone and adobe homes, and manage farming, cooking and rest. Command your group from above or take direct control as your camp grows into a home.