Single-player games like Anvil Saga
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Anvil Saga, 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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Hammerting
Single-player alternative to Anvil Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvil Saga.
Manage a Dwarven mining colony in the unexplored mountains of Mara. As conflict rages in the Overworld, you will need to craft, explore and fight as you provide the allies of your choice with the finest weapons and gear to assist them in the battle for glory.
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Graveyard Keeper
Single-player alternative to Anvil Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvil Saga.
Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.
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Ale Abbey - Monastery Brewery Tycoon
Single-player alternative to Anvil Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvil Saga.
Build and expand your monastery, craft recipes and brew holy ales in this unique brewery tycoon. No pre-made recipes in Ale Abbey, oh no. It's a canvas for true beer alchemists. It's as simple as: brew, sip, repeat. Welcome to Ale Abbey!
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Travellers Rest
Single-player alternative to Anvil Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvil Saga.
Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.
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Blacksmith Master
Single-player alternative to Anvil Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Anvil Saga.
Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.
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Lords and Villeins
Single-player alternative to Anvil Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvil Saga.
Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy!
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Shop Titans
Single-player alternative to Anvil Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and RPG with Anvil Saga.
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
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Kingdoms Reborn
Single-player alternative to Anvil Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvil Saga.
A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.
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Life is Hard
Single-player alternative to Anvil Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Anvil Saga.
Life is Hard is a godsim town simulator game developed by a two-man-team. Your main aim here is to manage your town. Expand your domain, prevent famine, make war, trade with others, attract new people. Make history!