Single-player games like The Big Journey
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to The Big Journey, 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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Cats in Time
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Big Journey.
A relaxing puzzle game in which you explore 3D dioramas, solve puzzles and save cats lost in time! Crazy, right?!
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Cat Quest
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Big Journey.
The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!
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CATO: Buttered Cat
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Big Journey.
Puzzle platformer where you control both the cat and the toast, based on the famous "Buttered Cat Paradox". The game features 200+ levels, 70+ skins, plus boss fights and mini-games!
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Mimpi Dreams
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Big Journey.
Help Mimpi save his friends by peeing on everything in his path in this sequel! No seriously, you save Mimpi’s progress by peeing on checkpoints in this game. Platform through six different worlds of puzzling dreams in this dog adventure. Chill in this trippy, casual illustration come alive.
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A Little to the Left
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Big Journey.
A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy.
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Hidden Paws
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with The Big Journey.
It's winter and cats are still outside. Cold and alone. Find them and bring them home. Now includes free Christmas Isles. Enjoy!
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Yoku's Island Express
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Big Journey.
Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!
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Moonleap
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Big Journey.
Explore a world full of mysteries that transform with each jump! Moonleap is a game about a moon boy on his journey to recover shooting stars. Change day to night with your jump and catch all the stars in this challenging puzzle-platformer!
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Pikuniku
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with The Big Journey.
Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with The Big Journey.
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
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Sushi Cat - Tower Defense
Single-player alternative to The Big Journey — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with The Big Journey.
Battle back waves of rogue sushi in this cute-but-chaotic roguelite tower defense! Build, upgrade, and reshape the battlefield each run.