Single-player games like I Hear the Forest
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to I Hear the Forest, 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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Wild n Chill
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with I Hear the Forest.
Wild n Chill is a laid-back wilderness escape where ya forage, hunt, and craft the off-grid cabin of your dreams. Far from the noise and nonsense, it’s just you, your trusty companion, and a pal or two.
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Klorbiest Catch
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with I Hear the Forest.
Captain a klorb fishing boat on the Klorbing Sea, a modern-day gold rush over the world's most unpredictable waters. Bait & drop catch pots, manage a crew with minds of their own, and out-klorb your rival captains before the quota runs out.
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Voidshift
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with I Hear the Forest.
A psychological horror game about working the night shift in a store that reacts to your mistakes. Follow procedure. Avoid irregularities.
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The 7th Shift
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with I Hear the Forest.
Work the overnight shift alone at Founder's Choice Market. Inspect shipments, decide what’s accepted or denied, and stock the shelves. But be careful, your performance is being evaluated, and it determines your fate. Escape after seven shifts or be forced to join the staff that never clocks out
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Books for Bad Neighbors
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with I Hear the Forest.
Run a 199X bookshop by mail. Every order tells you what someone plans to do. Your only move is what you put in the box.
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PRESS: Authorized Disposal
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with I Hear the Forest.
Manage a trash disposal factory. Press, Burn, and Sort each load. Complete your contracts. Upgrade your operation. Keep the pit empty. Don't ask about the contents!
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Last Inspection
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with I Hear the Forest.
Your new duty is to inspect properties before move-in. It does not matter what waits inside — all responsibility will rest on your shoulders alone. Do the job well, and there is a good chance this inspection will not be your last...
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The Call Button
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with I Hear the Forest.
A short horror observation thriller. Could you tell what's real and what isn't? You stole intel from your company. Now you wake up in a hospital every day with two choices: take your medication if something looks wrong, or hit the call button if you're sure the room is safe.
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Back to Hearth
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Step into a quiet, abandoned Ukrainian village, left empty after the Calamity. In this short, meditative, and melancholic journey, you’ll rekindle the hearths of deserted homes, restoring warmth and hope to the families who once lived here.
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Blessed Burden
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Begin your journey as a frail, armless priest and grow stronger through sacred relics. With no weapons but your speed, skill and faith, rise to become a true warrior of God - and face the Devil himself.
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Museum of Monoliths
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with I Hear the Forest.
A slow burn walking sim with an interactive soundtrack and horror vibes. You explore abstract locations and create your own unique sound for each of them by moving around and using Monoliths.
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Dread Fields
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with I Hear the Forest.
You bought an isolated farm to start a new life. Your peaceful routine is shattered when the former owner's terrible secrets rise from beneath the ground. A slow-burn rural horror.
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Job Burnout
Single-player alternative to I Hear the Forest — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with I Hear the Forest.
Psychological horror game about your lovely work. Absurd humor, incompetent management, pointless tasks, weird coworkers, and monsters that show up in the office after the workday ends.