Single-player games like Lonely Dung Beetle
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Lonely Dung Beetle, 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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Stay: Your Forever Pet!
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lonely Dung Beetle.
A cozy pet sim where you raise Ember, your magical fox-like companion. Bring her home, care for her, and venture into the Otherlands together -- deepening your bond one adventure at a time.
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The Grotto Index
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Lonely Dung Beetle.
A cozy nonogram (picross) adventure. Descend a living dungeon and fill a naturalist's journal one picture-logic puzzle at a time. 100 hand-crafted specimens across 10 floors. No fail states, no guessing: every puzzle is solvable by pure logic. Just you, a lantern, and quiet discovery.
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Twigs and Firewood
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lonely Dung Beetle.
A cozy first-person woodland game. Wander autumn glades gathering twigs and firewood, tend a crackling campfire, cook hearty meals, and travel between peaceful areas — buying tools, comforts and campsites to make each spot your own. No pressure, no fail states: just gentle days by the fire.
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Marimomo
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lonely Dung Beetle.
Virtual pets, WITHOUT the responsibility! Collect cute marimo moss balls and care for them on your schedule. They will always stay alive for you! Switch to Desktop Pet Mode and your Momos will keep you company on any digital space (including livestreams!) There’s a multitude of moss to amass!
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Take Your Sweet Time
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lonely Dung Beetle.
A cozy idle desktop companion about a little bear and his tiny island home. Watch him tend bees, collect honey, and take well-earned naps while you work or relax. Unlock outfits, decorate his island, and enjoy changing weather, seasons, and little moments of everyday life.
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Sweet Street
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lonely Dung Beetle.
A quiet Edwardian front garden, and whoever calls at it. Put things out, learn what each animal likes, and wait. Cats come over the fence, the year turns in fortnights, and nothing is ever lost. The garden carries on while you are away.
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My Desktop Cat
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lonely Dung Beetle.
Bring a cozy animated cat to your Windows desktop. Care for your companion, play with toys, decorate every screen, unlock new cats and achievements, and play mini games while normal apps stay unobstructed.
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Leafy Corner
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lonely Dung Beetle.
Run a cute little plant shop in this cozy and relaxing game. Grow, sell, and care for a variety of real-life plants, help customers find their dream plants, complete orders, and customize your cozy shop just the way you like!
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Hakan's War Manager
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Lonely Dung Beetle.
Manage your commanders like a sports team. Scout & train your commanders, set tactics, and outsmart rivals to become champion of the War League. It's like Football Manager, but with armies!
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League Of Tacticians: Path of Tarkan
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
League of Tacticians is a turn-based tactical strategy game set in a medieval world. Inspired by Arco and Door Kickers, you control a squad during battle matches to help your team win the War League season.
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Dating App Simulator
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Lonely Dung Beetle.
Dating App Simulator is a quirky little game about matching with people, talking to them, and trying to make them fall for you. You can date anyone you like; men, women, or both.
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Medieval Decklords
Single-player alternative to Lonely Dung Beetle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Lonely Dung Beetle.
Medieval Decklords is a medieval-themed roguelike card game with a three card poker system. Outsmart opponents in duels, and upgrade your deck. Rise through the ranks to become the ultimate Decklord.