Single-player games like Kenshō
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Kenshō, 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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Kavel
Single-player alternative to Kenshō — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Kenshō.
Drag Tetromino blocks onto a board of gems to make a match. Use bombs for impressive explosive effects. Kavel is an action-puzzle game that brings together block puzzles and match-3 in an exciting new twist. A truly unique new entry in the genre.
- 2
Garenburg Penitence: The Riflebird
Single-player alternative to Kenshō — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kenshō.
Garenburg Penitence is an action-puzzle arcade game and visual novel about matching sphere colors and exploring the collapsing psyche that destroyed the world. With over 70 unique level maps, additional game modes, and a level editor, learn the story of a fragile girl and her regretful actions.
- 3
Flecto
Single-player alternative to Kenshō — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Kenshō.
Flecto is a puzzle game where you place blocks in order to deflect bullets and shatter targets. Strategically use your tiles to split bullets, bounce them around each level, and destroy every target.
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NOEMA
Single-player alternative to Kenshō — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kenshō.
Take your place at the terminal. Follow the procedures, process the records, and read messages never meant for you. NOEMA is a quiet, unsettling narrative experience about work, obedience, human connection, and what routine teaches us not to see.
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Inclination
Single-player alternative to Kenshō — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kenshō.
A matchmaking puzzle game where all the pieces move together in the same direction by tilting the entire board. Chill game-play with no timers and relaxed, non-linear progression.
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UFOTOFU: HEX
Single-player alternative to Kenshō — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kenshō.
UFOTOFU:HEX is a zen match puzzler where you create palindrome chains on a hexagonal grid, giving you even more directions to trace your path than a traditional puzzle matching game. With charming sound and colourblind-friendly visuals, take your time creating the longest chains to maximise points.
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Hexagun
Single-player alternative to Kenshō — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kenshō.
Hexagun is a match3 shooter on the hex grid. Clean the playing field by forming groups of three or more like-colored hexagons. Enjoy today with great gameplay for everyone!
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Fragment Collapse
Single-player alternative to Kenshō — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Kenshō.
Fragment Collapse is a satisfying tile matching rogue-like deck-builder where you defragment your hard drive by matching clusters of files. Discover powerful cartridges to upgrade your computer, boost your files with enhancements and build massive combos for file-busting mayhem!
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Populus Run
Single-player alternative to Kenshō — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Kenshō.
Avoid explosions and gluten in an uplifting, music-fueled running adventure! Lead a crowd of joggers, dodge giant pastries, discover hidden paths, and survive bun-believably musical boss battles. It's a whole snack of a runner game!