Single-player games like DevLife
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to DevLife, 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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Game Dev Story
Single-player alternative to DevLife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with DevLife.
Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!
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Legend of Homebody
Single-player alternative to DevLife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with DevLife.
The simple game of a shut-in learning from home and earn money. (The game is purely fictional, do not try this out in reality. This is a somewhat serious and heavy game, so don't be fooled by appearances.)
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Mad Games Tycoon 2
Single-player alternative to DevLife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with DevLife.
Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.
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King of Retail 2
Single-player alternative to DevLife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with DevLife.
Build a retail empire across dozens of locations with hundreds of employees. Design every inch of your stores with a deep building tool, then fine-tune pricing, staffing, and product mix to stay profitable. Scale up, customize everything, and manage the details that make or break your bottom line.
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City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
Single-player alternative to DevLife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with DevLife.
Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend – it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!
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Inn Legend
Single-player alternative to DevLife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with DevLife.
一款经典的客栈经营类游戏。在想法设法发展客栈的同时，还要处理好人际关系，最终将自己的客栈从破产的边缘拯救回来。
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Supermarket & Internet Cafe Simulator
Single-player alternative to DevLife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with DevLife.
"Internet Cafe & Supermarket Simulator 2024" is a comprehensive simulation game that combines the management of both an internet cafe and a supermarket. Step into the role of a shop owner, apply your business acumen, and expand your empire step by step.
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Cafemart Simulator
Single-player alternative to DevLife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Early Access with DevLife.
Create and decorate your cozy cafe, where guests can enjoy delicious food and drinks. Expand your service with a supermarket offering a wide selection of fresh products, so visitors can not only have a tasty meal but also do some shopping. Play solo or with friends in cooperative mode!
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Game Dev Tycoon
Single-player alternative to DevLife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with DevLife.
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
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Packing House
Single-player alternative to DevLife — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Early Access with DevLife.
Start your own online store! Buy products from wholesalers and list them profitably on the Internet. Increase your shipping capacity and assortment. Ensure timely delivery to customers and that everyone receives the goods they ordered. Beware of negative reviews as they can spoil your reputation!