Single-player games like Fossil Hunters
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Fossil Hunters, 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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Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
Single-player alternative to Fossil Hunters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Fossil Hunters.
Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.
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Primal Planet
Single-player alternative to Fossil Hunters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Fossil Hunters.
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
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Core Keeper
Single-player alternative to Fossil Hunters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Fossil Hunters.
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
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LEGO® Jurassic World
Single-player alternative to Fossil Hunters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Fossil Hunters.
Following the epic storylines of Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park III, as well as the highly anticipated Jurassic World, LEGO Jurassic World™ is the first videogame where players will be able to relive and experience all four Jurassic films.
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Mining Merchant
Single-player alternative to Fossil Hunters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fossil Hunters.
Mining Merchant is a relaxing mining and shopkeeping adventure game. Mine by day to uncover rare ores and gems, then craft jewelry to sell in your shop by night. Rebuild your uncle’s business solo or in co-op and uncover the mystery behind the nightly earthquakes.
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Fossil Corner
Single-player alternative to Fossil Hunters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Fossil Hunters.
You're a retired paleontologist. Collect fossils and solve puzzles in the calm of your old garage!
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A Game About Digging A Hole™
Single-player alternative to Fossil Hunters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fossil Hunters.
A minimalist game about digging a hole in the garden of a newly purchased house. Collect resources, sell them, upgrade your equipment and discover a mysterious secret. Costs you only one coffee!
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Moon Hunters
Single-player alternative to Fossil Hunters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Fossil Hunters.
Play alone or with friends! A co-op personality test about exploring an ancient, occult world in 5 days. How will you be remembered?
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Fire Tonight
Single-player alternative to Fossil Hunters — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Fossil Hunters.
A narrative puzzle game about two people trying to find their way back together in a city on fire.