Single-player games like Codenames
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Codenames, 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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Chai
Single-player alternative to Codenames — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Codenames.
Chai is the digital adaptation of the card game of the same name created by Dan and Connie Kazmaier developed by "Steeped Games". It can be played with 1-5 players.
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Gem Rush
Single-player alternative to Codenames — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Codenames.
The well-loved board game comes to Steam. This mountain is rich in mystic gems. Combine gems to open up new rooms, providing new ways to dig up gems. Race against other players or race together against the clock to dig the greatest mine in this fast-paced, easy-to-learn strategy game.
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Caverna
Single-player alternative to Codenames — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Codenames.
Caverna is the digital adaptation of the board game of the same name created by Uwe Rosenberg developed by "Lookout Games". It can be played with 1-7 players.
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Animated Puzzles
Single-player alternative to Codenames — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Codenames.
Animated Puzzles Star is a Jigsaw - style puzzle game with a fun and fascinating twist, animated pictures. A wonderful pastime, in which beautiful photos are combined with natural motions and effects, giving you a puzzle experience above the ordinary.
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Wingspan
Single-player alternative to Codenames — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Codenames.
Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.
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Small World
Single-player alternative to Codenames — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Codenames.
CONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races.
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Root
Single-player alternative to Codenames — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Codenames.
Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!
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Everdell
Single-player alternative to Codenames — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Codenames.
Harvest resources to build a village of woodland critters in this adaptation of the award-winning tabletop board game!
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Through the Ages
Single-player alternative to Codenames — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Codenames.
Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil
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Galaxy Trucker: Extended Edition
Single-player alternative to Codenames — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Codenames.
Sign up to be a galaxy trucker today! An adaptation of Vlaada Chvátil’s award-winning board game is now on Steam. Already includes the ALIEN TECHNOLOGIES expansion!