Single-player games like The Manga Works
Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to The Manga Works, 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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Pocket Academy
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
Make your dream school in this management simulation game! School got you down?
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The Ramen Sensei
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
Build the ultimate bowl to leap past your ramen rivals and achieve greatness!
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Pocket Clothier
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
A clothing shop management sim. Go from quaint corner shop to world-class brand!
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Mega Mall Story
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
Design a towering mega mall in this mall management simulation game.
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Magazine Mogul
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
Help your community grow through the power of the press in this magazine sim! A small local magazine can make a big difference! Do you have what it takes to become a magazine mogul?
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Pocket Academy 3
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
After 12 long years, we're back and bringing the school festival with us!
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My Little Colony
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Manga Works.
In My Little Colony, you play as an aspiring ant keeper. You will get to choose, build, and expand your colony. But make sure your queen has food and water to keep the colony growing! As players progress food and water will be in more of a demand so spend your coins wisely.
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Kebab House
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with The Manga Works.
Have you ever wanted to know what it feels like to run your own Kebab shop? Do your best to make kebab orders from customers while making enough money to keep your shop open. Upgrade your shop with new toppings and equipment to have more customers inside and online
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Game Dev Tycoon
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
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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Game Dev Story
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!
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Dungeon Village
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
Build a heroic hamlet that warriors and merchants can call home!
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Dungeon Village 2
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
Recruit adventurers and monsters to create your own RRG-style town!
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Ninja Village
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
Lead a ninja clan in the war to unify feudal Japan!
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High Sea Saga DX
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!
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Dream Town Island
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
A town sim where you raise generations of residents. Unlock new stores and facilities, help your residents find love, or cash in on the stock market!
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Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with The Manga Works.
A simulation game where you create a wonderful sweets shop with Doraemon
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The Sushi Spinnery
Single-player alternative to The Manga Works — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with The Manga Works.
Revolutionize the revolving sushi bar in this fresh new sim!