Summary
- Steam offers a diverse library of single-player games for adults juggling work and other responsibilities.
- The recommended single-player games on Steam feature tight gameplay, strong narratives, and innovative ideas.
Being an adult is rough. With so many people juggling work life and other responsibilities, finding others to play video games with can be tricky. Thankfully, there's a diverse library of single-player games on Steam that you can play right now.
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PostsSteam is the best place to look for fun PC games you can play alone. Thanks to its versatile catalog of titles, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a cozy life simulator, a thrilling psychological horror, a story-rich open-world adventure, or something else, there's bound to be a one-player game to suit your tastes.
Updated on March 23, 2025, by PJ Molloy: Do you think you have what it takes to defeat Satan's army? Or how about running the world's most chaotic museum? If you're up for the challenge, check out our new recommendations for must-play single-player Steam games.
Two Point Museum
Who Knew History Could Be So Fun?
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Simulation Strategy Life Simulation City Builder Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 85/100 Critics Rec: 92% Released March 4, 2025 ESRB Everyone // Mild Fantasy Violence, Comic Mischief Developer(s) Two Point Studios Publisher(s) Sega Engine Unity Franchise Two PointWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThe third entry in the Two Point series, Two Point Museum is a management sim where you design and run your very own history museum. Organize expeditions, collect new fossils, and put them on display for your customers to enjoy. Remember to keep an eye out for thieves, too!
The goal is to keep your customers and employees happy to generate revenue and keep your business afloat. Like other life sims, the gameplay is all about strategy. Juggling security, cleanliness, interior design, and exhibit preservation is no easy task, but that's part of the fun.
Antonblast
Stop Satan From Stealing Your Alcohol
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Platformer Action Adventure Puzzle Systems Released December 3, 2024 ESRB Teen // Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Language, Suggestive Themes, and Use of Tobacco Developer(s) Summitsphere Publisher(s) Summitsphere Engine GameMaker Number of Players 1 Steam Deck Compatibility Unknown PC Release Date December 3, 2024WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf you like high-speed platformers like Pizza Tower, you'll love Antonblast. This quirky side-scroller follows Dynamite Anton, who must seek revenge when Satan steals his booze collection. It's up to you to run, jump, and destroy everything and everyone in your way with your Mighty Hammer.
The game is brimming with silly humor, which is brought to life through hilarious, '90s-inspired animation and outstanding voice acting. Gameplay-wise, the levels are fast-paced, filled with secrets, and expertly designed.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
Explore The World As The Famous Action Hero
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Action Adventure Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 95% Released December 9, 2024 ESRB T For Teen // Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence Developer(s) MachineGames Publisher(s) Bethesda Engine id Tech 7 Franchise Indiana JonesWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONIndiana Jones and the Great Circle is a thrilling first-person adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. This time, Indy must travel across the globe in search of an otherwordly power connected to an ancient mystery called the Great Circle.
There's a lot to love about the game, including its thrilling combat, head-scratching puzzles, and immersive locations based on real-life cities. Just be prepared to clear some room on your hard drive, since the file size is massive.
Supermarket Simulator
An Enthralling Management Sim
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Simulation Systems 10.0/10 Released February 20, 2024 ESRB e Developer(s) Nokta Games Publisher(s) Nokta Games Engine Unity Multiplayer Online MultiplayerWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALWorking in retail may not sound like fun, but Supermarket Simulator manages to turn it into an engaging experience. The goal is to evolve your tiny grocery store into a giant supermarket. You can customize the place, order products, and even hit shoplifters with a baseball bat. Nobody steals from you and gets away with it.
The gameplay loop is nothing short of enthralling. Forming strategies and watching your money increase is incredibly rewarding. You'll be expanding your inventory, hiring employees, and attracting more customers in no time.
Balatro
A Psychedelic Deck-Building Masterpiece
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Strategy Digital Card Game Roguelike Systems 9.7/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 92/100 Critics Rec: 100% Released February 20, 2024 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Gambling Themes Developer(s) LocalThunk Publisher(s) Playstack Engine LÖVEWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONBalatro is an engaging deck-building roguelike with an exciting twist on the game of poker. The gameplay involves finding the best hands possible to gain points. The twist is that you can buy Joker and Tarot cards to get special power-ups and even bigger combos.
The game made a huge splash in the indie community thanks to its endlessly replayable and incredibly satisfying gameplay loop. The rules are simple, ridiculously fun, and easy to learn, even if you're new to poker. Once you start playing, it's hard to put down.
Neva
Embark On A Breathtaking Journey
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Adventure Platformer Puzzle Systems Released October 15, 2024 ESRB Everyone 10+ // Fantasy Violence Developer(s) Nomada Studio Publisher(s) Devolver Digital Engine Unity Number of Players 1 Steam Deck Compatibility VerifiedWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALFrom the developers of Gris, Neva is a stunning platformer about dealing with grief and the long road toward healing. The story follows a woman named Alba, whose world begins to crumble after a traumatic experience. With her wolf friend by her side, she must explore the decaying environment in search of inner peace.
The entire adventure is one big metaphor for the grieving process, and it's just as touching as you'd expect. Plus, the mesmerizing hand-drawn art style perfectly captures each heartfelt emotion, creating an immersive journey that will stick with you long after the credits roll.
Loco Motive
Solve A Fascinating Murder Mystery
CloseInspired by the legendary mystery author Agatha Christie, Loco Motive is a point-and-click whodunit set in the 1930s. Take control of three protagonists - a lawyer, a spy, and a crime novelist - who must solve a murder while trapped on a luxurious train.
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PostsThe gameplay involves investigating crime scenes, solving item-based puzzles, and questioning a series of quirky witnesses. Featuring stunning pixel art, plenty of humor, and many plot twists, Loco Motive is the perfect cozy mystery to snuggle up with.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Claim Your Throne In This Stunning JRPG
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RPG JRPG Action Adventure Systems 5.0/5 12 8.9/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 93/100 Critics Rec: 98% Released October 11, 2024 ESRB T For Teen // Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence Developer(s) Studio Zero Publisher(s) Atlus Engine GFDWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONCheck out our review of Metaphor: ReFantazio to learn more!
From the director of Persona 5 comes Metaphor: ReFantazio, an epic JRPG that combines gameplay elements from Persona with a medieval fantasy setting. The plot follows an aspiring king who must participate in the Tournament for the Throne to claim his place as the land's ruler. What follows is a roughly 80-hour story campaign with plenty of thought-provoking social and political commentary.
If you've played Persona, you'll feel right at home with the gameplay here. On top of exploring dungeons and fighting monsters, you also must manage your time and form bonds with your peers during social simulation segments. What makes Metaphor unique, however, is its combination of turn-based battles and real-time combat. Overall, this game is a must-play if you like RPGs.
Silent Hill 2 Remake
Revisit A Terrifying Survival Horror Classic
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Survival Horror Horror Adventure Action Systems 3.5/5 12 9.7/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 95% Released October 8, 2024 ESRB M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Violence Developer(s) Bloober Team Publisher(s) Konami Engine Unreal Engine 5WHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThe original Silent Hill 2 has long been celebrated as one of the greatest horror games ever. The remake on Steam faithfully preserves the chilling story while adding much-needed quality-of-life updates, including a revamped combat system and a much better camera. You control James Sunderland, who explores the monster-infested town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his presumed dead wife.
Using a mix of puzzle-solving and third-person shooting, you must survive the many terrors that await, including a blood-curdling, indestructible creature called Pyramid Head. Scary, atmospheric, and sporting plenty of shocking plot twists, Silent Hill 2 remake is undoubtedly a modern masterpiece.
The Plucky Squire
Delve Into A Storybook In This Charming Zelda-Like
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Platformer Systems 4.0/5 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 82/100 Critics Rec: 85% Released September 17, 2024 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Fantasy Violence Developer(s) All Possible Futures Publisher(s) Devolver Digital Engine Unreal Engine 4WHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONThe Plucky Squire is a delightful Zelda-like where you switch between 2D and 3D worlds. Take control of a storybook character named Jot, who can enter the real world by leaping off the pages of his book. From there, you can swap between 2D and 3D by jumping in and out of the illustrations from the book.
Similar to Zelda, you use a mix of sword-based combat and puzzle-solving to fight monsters and conquer dungeons. What makes The Plucky Squire stand out is its gorgeous hand-drawn art style and quirky sense of humor.
