Single-player games like Pet Shop Simulator
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Pet Shop Simulator, 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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Pet Shop Simulator: Prologue
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Run your pet shop! Find new homes for pets, thus fulfilling the dreams of your customers. Take care of the needs of animals by selling the right items and get involved in matters related to the pets home life!
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Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator is a cozy management game where you design and run your own exotic pet shop. Care for over 70 animals, raise babies, breed rare color variants, customize your store, and manage customers and staff.
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Animal Shelter
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
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Aquatic Store Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Dive into the vibrant world of aquatic retail with Aquatic Store Simulator! Take on the challenge of managing your underwater-themed supermarket, blending business management with the beauty of marine life. Stock shelves with exotic fish, decorations, set prices, take payments and maintain aquariums
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Clothing Store Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Are you ready to shape fashion world? Make a brand deal, order products, fill the aisles, dress the mannequins and start selling. Dresses, shirts, coats, pants, nightwear, underwear, shoes and more are waiting for you.
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Supermarket Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Run your own supermarket! Stock shelves, set your prices, take payments, hire staff, expand your store, handle shoplifters, and design your layout. Purchase goods from online or local markets around town, and personally deliver online orders to your customers.
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Pets Hotel
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Welcome to Pets Hotel, a place where you can start the business you always dreamed of! Pets Hotel gives you a unique opportunity to build, design, and run a place where pets can feel at home. Cats, dogs, turtles, and many other animals are waiting for you to take care of them!
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Cafemart Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Create and decorate your cozy cafe, where guests can enjoy delicious food and drinks. Expand your service with a supermarket offering a wide selection of fresh products, so visitors can not only have a tasty meal but also do some shopping. Play solo or with friends in cooperative mode!
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Ship Graveyard Simulator 2
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Dust off your torch and hammer - it's time to get back to work, you have a new job to do. Visit the new beach coast with the largest, biggest ship graveyard in the world, dismantle huge ship parts and collect tons of precious steel. Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get back to the business.
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Ship Graveyard Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Pet Shop Simulator.
Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world!
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Deconstruction Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Deconstruction Simulator is the ultimate demolition simulator, offering you complete freedom of action and a wide array of contracts to complete. Get ready for spectacular destruction.
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Car Detailing Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car and restore its splendor at the request of demanding customers! A nice and well-groomed vehicle can be the pride of every human being! Clean, polish and marvel at your creations in this highly realistic game where every little detail counts!
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Animal Shelter 2
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!
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Police Shootout
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Police Shootout is a new turn-based FPS game. Put on your uniform and get ready to respond the most surprising calls in your policeman’s career. Solve cases and gain experience, but also find out why a good young policeman gave up his career in a big city and moved to a small town of San Adrino.
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Chocolate Factory Simulator
Single-player alternative to Pet Shop Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Pet Shop Simulator.
Enter the world of steam and sugar and become a master chocolatier in Chocolate Factory Simulator. Craft gourmet chocolate for your customers in your steampunk workshop with the help of your automaton assistant Nougat.