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Single-player games like Alchemy Story

Below are 16 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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    Harvest Life — Steam game cover

    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.

    2017IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dragon Acres — Steam game cover

    Dragon Acres

    Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.

    Collect and raise cute dragons while shaping your land into a thriving farmstead. Bond with your dragons and they will help you on your farm.

    IndieAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Garden Paws — Steam game cover

    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.

    2018IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    No Place Like Home — Steam game cover

    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!

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hokko Life — Steam game cover

    Hokko Life

    Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.

    Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Farlands — Steam game cover

    Farlands

    Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.

    Congratulations, you’ve bought your own planet! An agrarian rock at the edge of the galaxy that, for some reason, was practically being given away for free. So the time has come to leave your hectic, stressful life in an overcrowded metropolis for a more rural and rewarding life.

    2024IndieSimulationRPG17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Immortal Life — Steam game cover

    Immortal Life

    Single-player alternative to Alchemy Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Alchemy Story.

    Embark on a magical journey in this captivating life simulation game. Escape to a welcoming valley, farm with spells, and master skills like fishing, crafting, and cooking. Engage in epic battles, strengthen the bonds with your companions, and build your dream home to achieve Immortal Life!

    2024ActionAdventureSimulation6.79 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town — Steam game cover

    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!

    2020SimulationRPGCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stardew Valley — Steam game cover

    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?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ooblets — Steam game cover

    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!

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Harvest Moon: Mad Dash — Steam game cover

    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!

    2019Casual19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yu Crossing Animals — Steam game cover

    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.

    2021AdventureFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Ranch of Rivershine — Steam game cover

    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!

    2025Simulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lemon Cake — Steam game cover

    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!

    2021IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Capybara Spa — Steam game cover

    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!

    2022Simulation7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bunny Park — Steam game cover

    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!

    2020Simulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →