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Single-player games like Merek's Market

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Merek's Market, 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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    Moving Out — Steam game cover

    Moving Out

    Single-player alternative to Merek's Market — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Merek's Market.

    Moving Out is a ridiculous physics-based moving simulator that brings new meaning to "couch co-op"! Are you ready for an exciting career in furniture? As a newly certified Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician, you’ll take on moving jobs all across the busy town of Packmore.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shakes on a Plane — Steam game cover

    Shakes on a Plane

    Single-player alternative to Merek's Market — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Merek's Market.

    Shakes on a Plane is a chaotic co-op shaking game for one to four players. Flying on various planes with your flight crew, serve up a variety of tasty shakes, burgers, fries and many more dishes before the plane lands on the airport and your passengers rate your services.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Overcooked — Steam game cover

    Overcooked

    Single-player alternative to Merek's Market — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Merek's Market.

    Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.

    2016ActionIndieSimulation16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Unrailed! — Steam game cover

    Unrailed!

    Single-player alternative to Merek's Market — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Merek's Market.

    Unrailed! is a co-op multiplayer game where you have to work together with your friends to build a train track across endless procedurally generated worlds. Master random encounters with its inhabitants, upgrade your train and keep it from derailing!

    2020ActionIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tools Up! — Steam game cover

    Tools Up!

    Single-player alternative to Merek's Market — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Merek's Market.

    Tools Up! is an exciting local co-op that tests your renovation and teamwork skills. Paint walls, tear off wallpaper, and move couches against the clock!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Witchtastic — Steam game cover

    Witchtastic

    Single-player alternative to Merek's Market — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Merek's Market.

    Witchtastic is a challenging 2-4 player coop game about brewing and delivering magic potions as fast as possible. Take on the role of aspiring witches and experience charming adventures. Need a break from all the yelling of your friends? You can practice in a single player campaign as well!

    2021ActionIndieSimulation17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    ADIOS Amigos: Galactic Explorers — Steam game cover

    ADIOS Amigos: Galactic Explorers

    Single-player alternative to Merek's Market — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Merek's Market.

    Improvise fuel efficient trajectories to keep your rusty ship running. Break into a space station with an asteroid. Tow a sofa into a black hole. Experience the perils and intrigue of space exploration with 1-4 players.

    2018ActionIndieSimulation14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Can't Drive This — Steam game cover

    Can't Drive This

    Single-player alternative to Merek's Market — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Merek's Market.

    Race your monster truck WHILE your friend builds the road. Go too slow, and you'll EXPLODE! And yes, it's as chaotic as it sounds – especially in four player split-screen.

    2021ActionIndieCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Diner Bros — Steam game cover

    Diner Bros

    Single-player alternative to Merek's Market — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Merek's Market.

    Diner Bros is a cooking and restaurant management game. Cook and serve meals as fast as you can, but don’t get the orders wrong or else your customers will get angry – and hungry! Upgrade your restaurant and hire staff to help you… or play with your friends in 2-4 local co-op!

    2018ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tranquil Builds — Steam game cover

    Tranquil Builds

    Single-player alternative to Merek's Market — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Merek's Market.

    Construct an oasis of relaxing places, beautiful architecture and naturescapes. No time pressure. No scoring. No way to fail. Just relax and unwind. 🌿

    2024Casual1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →