Single-player games like Alchemy Story
Below are 18 single-player Steam games similar to Alchemy Story, 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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Garden Paws
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
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Harvest Life
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Show your mettle as both an aspiring organic farmer and a part-time adventurer. And then you might be in for a romantic happy ending.
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Retire in the Fairy Mountains
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Retire in the Fairy Mountains is a Chinese-style farming game that integrates planting, fishing, livestock breeding, cooking, mining and free building. Players take on the role of a farmer at the foot of the Immortal Mountain, unlock various interesting items and build their own world.
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STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Experience the joys of life on the farm in this reimagining of a timeless STORY OF SEASONS classic!
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Shin'ai Rewritten
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Run off to the Japanese countryside to connect with your Grandfather. Breathe new life into your grandmother's garden, and get to know the locals of a rural Japanese town in this cozy life sim rpg.
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Everbloom
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Everbloom is a cute and cozy social farming sim set in a world of whimsy - grow buckets of popcorn right on the plant and make chocolate milk by feeding your cows candy bars. Grow, care, build, decorate, and explore the world of Everbloom solo or with your friends.
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Memory Farm
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Memory Farm is a nostalgic farming mobile game. Return to childhood: farm, raise poultry, gather wood and harvest. Unlock shops as the main house upgrades to cook. Complete tasks for upgrade resources. With various gameplay, renovate the barren courtyard into a thriving one.
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No Place Like Home
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Humanity Trashed the Earth and left for Mars. Only few remained. EXPLORE the world. Clean the environment, CRAFT with recycled resources. Domesticate animals. Rebuild your village. Restore environment and run your own post-apo FARM as there is No Place Like Home!
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Stardew Valley
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
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Ooblets
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Ooblets is a relaxing and offbeat farming, town life, and creature collection game. Manage your farm, grow and train your ooblets, explore strange lands, and have dance-offs!
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.
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Harvest Moon: Mad Dash
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Go solo or take along a few friends in this fast-paced farming frenzy! Harvest, fish, milk, and more as you fulfill orders to complete each level, but watch out for molten lava, raging boars, and other obstacles!
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Yu Crossing Animals
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Yu's got a new job - working as a mayor's assistant in a small town.
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The Ranch of Rivershine
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Saddle up and build your own horse ranch! Raise foals, care for your horses and train them as you explore the countryside. Participate in cross country competitions and become your town's champion! Befriend the villagers who'll help you on your adventure at the Ranch of Rivershine!
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Lemon Cake
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Restore an abandoned bakery and prepare pastries from farm to table! Grow fresh ingredients in the greenhouse, cook pastries & sweets in the kitchen and serve your baked goods to hungry customers in your own shop!
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Capybara Spa
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Build your own capybara spa in this relaxing point and click simulation game! Grow fruits, craft soaps and clean towels to pamper the capybaras during their visit. Furnish the mountain with gardens, baths and decorations to design the best capybara spa!
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Bunny Park
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Manage your own bunny park! Give snacks and toys to your bunnies. Improve and decorate your park to increase its popularity and collect all the bunnies!
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Plush Parade
Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.
Design and sell your plushies in this cozy creative sim! Mix and match hundreds of pieces to create unique designs and build your own plush collections. Manage your online shop and compete with a rival company to become the ultimate plush designer!