Single-player games like Mantis Clicker
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Mantis Clicker, 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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Pip sellfish
Single-player alternative to Mantis Clicker — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Catch fish by drawing circles around them, sell them in Pip's little beach shop, and reinvest everything. Fish, sell, upgrade, repeat. A cozy fishing incremental game.
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Desktop Pet: DonEatFish
Single-player alternative to Mantis Clicker — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A cozy cat on your desktop while you goof off. Idle fish, crack chests, dress up—turn your desk corner into a wholesome little nook. Come adopt an adorable kitty.
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Minimon: Tiny Idle Tactics
Single-player alternative to Mantis Clicker — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A tiny monster-taming auto-battler that lives in the corner of your screen, and they never stops grinding. Catch 90 Minimon, build busted team comps, and rake in loot while you work, browse, or play something else entirely. They battle. You profit.
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Knightfall Idle
Single-player alternative to Mantis Clicker — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Knightfall Idle is a medieval idle RPG made by Gibber. Gather, process, trade, and fight across 10 skills while your kingdom runs in the background. Join a Fief, raid bandit camps, compete in seasonal leagues, or stay in the permanent realm. 450+ passive tree nodes. Free to play.
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A Good Day Fishing
Single-player alternative to Mantis Clicker — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A Good Day Fishing is a gamified focus tool where you catch fish while completing real-life tasks. Reel in and record new species, decorate your favorite cozy fishing spot, and customize your soundscape to create a custom vibe to help you relax and boost concentration.
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Pier Pals
Single-player alternative to Mantis Clicker — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Early Access with Mantis Clicker.
A cozy idle fishing game that lives on your desktop. Cast your line, catch fish of every rarity and grade, and track your collection in the journal. Invite up to 3 friends to fish together on a shared dock. No clicking, no pressure — just chill vibes while you work or play.
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Journeybound Idle
Single-player alternative to Mantis Clicker — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Another world needed a hero. It got you instead! A long fantasy-idle RPG: climb the adventurer's guild from F-Rank to S-Rank, max your skills, clear 114 quests, discover 1,300+ items, hire companions, farm, craft, fight, tons of QoL, a desktop widget, and lots more!
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AdorableCat
Single-player alternative to Mantis Clicker — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
A cozy and relaxing desktop companion game filled with adorable cats. Welcome a variety of cats into your family, care for them, and enjoy everyday life together.