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Single-player games like Box Office Boss

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Box Office Boss, 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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    Perfect Decision — Steam game cover

    Perfect Decision

    Single-player alternative to Box Office Boss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Box Office Boss.

    「Perfect decision」 is a 2D strategic business simulation game with real estate as its theme. Here, you will choose different types of characters, use different types of companies, recruit different types of employees, and use different means to make profits in different types of cities!

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Developer — Steam game cover

    The Developer

    Single-player alternative to Box Office Boss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Box Office Boss.

    Run your own game development company, creating hit games for over 60 years worth of console releases

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Simple Airline Sim — Steam game cover

    Simple Airline Sim

    Single-player alternative to Box Office Boss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Box Office Boss.

    A minimalistic airline management game where you buy planes, choose routes and try to stay ahead of the competition. 

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sizzle & Stack — Steam game cover

    Sizzle & Stack

    Single-player alternative to Box Office Boss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Box Office Boss.

    Sizzle & Stack is a fast-paced restaurant management card game where you stack ingredients, cook dishes, explore recipes, and serve hungry customers. Upgrade your kitchen and master strategic cooking in a unique blend of card play and time management!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation3.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Farm Frenzy: Refreshed — Steam game cover

    Farm Frenzy: Refreshed

    Single-player alternative to Box Office Boss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Box Office Boss.

    Grow and make resources to trade with the city, care for animals, and build your dream ranch in Alawar's famous Frenzy Farm with a modern twist!

    2021StrategySimulationCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Esports Manager 2026 — Steam game cover

    Esports Manager 2026

    Single-player alternative to Box Office Boss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Box Office Boss.

    Build and lead your own professional esports organization. Scout players, manage contracts, develop talent, hire staff, grow your brand, and compete for championship titles in a deep and realistic management simulation.

    2026SportsStrategyIndie15.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SYMMETRY — Steam game cover

    SYMMETRY

    Single-player alternative to Box Office Boss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Box Office Boss.

    A research spaceship reaches an abandoned planet. Nothing is what it seems here and the situation quickly slips out of control. Can the crew manage to survive and get back home?

    2018StrategyIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Transport INC — Steam game cover

    Transport INC

    Single-player alternative to Box Office Boss — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Box Office Boss.

    Become the manager of the largest transport corporation ever! Create new planes, bus, trains and truck connections. Optimize them to ever-changing demands and adapt to unexpected events. Beat the competition. Connect cities all around the real world map!

    2020StrategySimulationCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →