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Single-player games like Pet Rock Workshop

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Pet Rock Workshop, 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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    CatLands — Steam game cover

    CatLands

    Single-player alternative to Pet Rock Workshop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pet Rock Workshop.

    CatLands is a relaxing, cozy puzzle game. Move blocks to bring landscapes back together. Collect cats, build a village or just have fun with friends in online co-op.

    2026IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cats in Wonderland — Steam game cover

    Cats in Wonderland

    Single-player alternative to Pet Rock Workshop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Pet Rock Workshop.

    The Queen of Hearts had a fit of rage after the Cheshire Cat refused to be her pet and ordered the capture of all the cats in Wonderland. Find them before her and prevent anything bad from happening.

    2026AdventureCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Restfield: Tidy Up the Pet Cemetery — Steam game cover

    Restfield: Tidy Up the Pet Cemetery

    Single-player alternative to Pet Rock Workshop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pet Rock Workshop.

    A cozy first-person sorting game in a pet cemetery. Sort 1,093 headstones by animal and cross-reference photographs to put every stone back where it belongs. No timers, no penalties. Just you, the quiet, and a lot of pets somebody loved.

    2027IndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Beneath the Rolling Hills — Steam game cover

    Beneath the Rolling Hills

    Single-player alternative to Pet Rock Workshop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Pet Rock Workshop.

    A cozy open-world hiking adventure where preparation is just as important as exploration. Cook meals, pack your backpack, explore the countryside, uncover forgotten history, buy and decorate your dream cottage, and discover hidden secrets.

    AdventureCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tama Pet — Steam game cover

    Tama Pet

    Single-player alternative to Pet Rock Workshop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pet Rock Workshop.

    Raise your own desktop companion! Feed, decorate, collect cute accessories, open surprise packs, and watch your virtual pet grow while it keeps you company throughout the day.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Desktop Pet: DonEatFish — Steam game cover

    Desktop Pet: DonEatFish

    Single-player alternative to Pet Rock Workshop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pet Rock Workshop.

    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.

    2026IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Otterly Lost — Steam game cover

    Otterly Lost

    Single-player alternative to Pet Rock Workshop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pet Rock Workshop.

    Swim, dive, and explore as a curious sea otter far from home. Meet charming animals, discover hidden places, use tools, and solve light challenges as you make your way back with your favorite rock by your side.

    2026IndieAdventureCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    TerraLounge — Steam game cover

    TerraLounge

    Single-player alternative to Pet Rock Workshop — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Pet Rock Workshop.

    A relaxing slime terrarium, with match-3 puzzles when you're ready for them. A small neon world built to sit alongside whatever else you have going on, whether you're working or relaxing.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →