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Single-player games like 只有毛球知道的小院

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to 只有毛球知道的小院, 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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    Desktop‑LivablePlanet — Steam game cover

    Desktop‑LivablePlanet

    Single-player alternative to 只有毛球知道的小院 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 只有毛球知道的小院.

    A soothing little planet for your desktop—farm, fish, and enjoy a leisurely life with your neighbors.If you often find yourself staring blankly at your computer while busy with work and want something that doesn't require mental effort...Welcome to your very own desktop "Livable Planet."

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sweet Street — Steam game cover

    Sweet Street

    Single-player alternative to 只有毛球知道的小院 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 只有毛球知道的小院.

    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.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nothing DOG — Steam game cover

    Nothing DOG

    Single-player alternative to 只有毛球知道的小院 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 只有毛球知道的小院.

    The dog has left magic in every corner of the world, guiding everyone who loves life. Now, start the first day when the dog will bless you!

    2024IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Take Your Sweet Time — Steam game cover

    Take Your Sweet Time

    Single-player alternative to 只有毛球知道的小院 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 只有毛球知道的小院.

    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.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Screen Pet Engine — Steam game cover

    Screen Pet Engine

    Single-player alternative to 只有毛球知道的小院 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 只有毛球知道的小院.

    Adopt a living desktop pet, or make your own. Import your art, wire simple behaviors on a visual node graph, and watch it walk, idle, etc, and tumble across your real desktop. A cozy little studio for building the companion your screen's been missing.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Raccoon Packer: A Cozy Puzzle Game — Steam game cover

    Raccoon Packer: A Cozy Puzzle Game

    Single-player alternative to 只有毛球知道的小院 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 只有毛球知道的小院.

    Mischievous raccoons bring you the weirdest items to pack. Fit everything perfectly, add the right stickers, then ship it off. A cozy, satisfying packing experience with a touch of chaos.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    James — Steam game cover

    James

    Single-player alternative to 只有毛球知道的小院 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 只有毛球知道的小院.

    A cozy idle game about James, a cat who just lives on your desktop. He climbs around your windows on his own, chases mice, and fills up his sticker album. Whether before, during, or after work — he'll always keep you company.

    2027IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    My Desktop Cat — Steam game cover

    My Desktop Cat

    Single-player alternative to 只有毛球知道的小院 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with 只有毛球知道的小院.

    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.

    2026IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →