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Single-player games like Merchant's Game

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Merchant's Game, 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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    Billionaire Simulator — Steam game cover

    Billionaire Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Merchant's Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Merchant's Game.

    You are poor. You have no money. Life is unfair. Until you discover a mysterious software on your computer that allows you to make money by just clicking your mouse. The more you click, the more you make. Pretty soon, you're wealthier than you could have possibly imagined... And yet you want more.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Drink Stand Tycoon — Steam game cover

    Drink Stand Tycoon

    Single-player alternative to Merchant's Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Merchant's Game.

    Drink Stand Tycoon is a casual business management tycoon game. Whether you're looking to relax and manage stats or destroy the competition, Drink Stand Tycoon offers an approachable yet detailed experience both new and old tycoon fans will enjoy!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Nine Lives of Nim: Fortune's Fool — Steam game cover

    The Nine Lives of Nim: Fortune's Fool

    Single-player alternative to Merchant's Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchant's Game.

    A visual novel/life sim with Shakespearean characters and Nim, a cat spirit who is searching for her master, the Prince of Cats.

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall — Steam game cover

    Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall

    Single-player alternative to Merchant's Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Merchant's Game.

    Rule your crumbling kingdom as you try to satisfy the petty needs of your people in this cinematic kingdom management RPG. Balance your resources, collect taxes, hire agents and make difficult decisions to see your kingdom prosper or fail.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant — Steam game cover

    Citizen of Rome - Dynasty Ascendant

    Single-player alternative to Merchant's Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Merchant's Game.

    Life sim set in the Ancient Roman Republic. Experience life and events in Ancient Rome through multiple generations of a family, helping them grow from lowly commoners to mighty Senators. Long live the Republic!

    2019IndieSimulationRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Yes, Your Grace — Steam game cover

    Yes, Your Grace

    Single-player alternative to Merchant's Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchant's Game.

    These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Eastern Sacrifice — Steam game cover

    The Eastern Sacrifice

    Single-player alternative to Merchant's Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchant's Game.

    “The Eastern Sacrifice” is an idle game combining simulation with Eastern Cthulhu-inspired themes. In a world spiraling into chaos over authority, vanquish enemy, gather treasures, and build a devoted religion. Your sanctuary will help you reclaim theurgy, ascend to the divine realm.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Reigns: Her Majesty — Steam game cover

    Reigns: Her Majesty

    Single-player alternative to Merchant's Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Merchant's Game.

    Reigns: Her Majesty is the revolutionary follow-up to the smash swipe ‘em up hit Reigns.

    2017IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Potio Mellow — Steam game cover

    Potio Mellow

    Single-player alternative to Merchant's Game — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchant's Game.

    Potio Mellow is a turn based collectathon where you stack cards to collect herbs, materials, and craft equipment. Spend your day wisely, complete objectives and travel to new locations.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →