Single-player games like Smith's Chronicles
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Smith's Chronicles, 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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Sushi On Wheels
Single-player alternative to Smith's Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Smith's Chronicles.
Run your dream sushi truck in Sushi On Wheels! Prep ingredients, customize your truck, and serve handmade sushi to hungry locals. Upgrade your gear, discover new recipes, and build your reputation in this cozy management game set in a charming Japanese town.
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Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game
Single-player alternative to Smith's Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Smith's Chronicles.
Ready to settle in with a soothing shift behind the counter? Feel the dough, hear the quiet crackle of the oven, and serve warm slices to grateful guests. Good Pizza, Great Pizza is the cozy, asmr-friendly escape you didn’t know you kneaded.
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Echoes of the Plum Grove
Single-player alternative to Smith's Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Smith's Chronicles.
A new life awaits in Honeywood! Build a thriving community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage and uncover the secrets of the island! If someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means.
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Keep Me Gifted
Single-player alternative to Smith's Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Smith's Chronicles.
In Keep Me Gifted you will make your career debut as a Gift Shop owner. Be ready to encounter unhinged characters and their requests, try to match those requests with your wrapping skills, manage your item stock, upgrade your shop, and increase your store's popularity. And stay gifted!
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Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim
Single-player alternative to Smith's Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Smith's Chronicles.
Run your own cozy café in Tailside! Brew coffee, decorate your café, and follow small stories in the daily newspaper. Progress through days and levels to unlock new items, skills, villagers, and creature visitors.
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Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Single-player alternative to Smith's Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Smith's Chronicles.
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
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Perfume Atelier
Single-player alternative to Smith's Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Smith's Chronicles.
Blend fragrances in your cozy perfume atelier! 🌸 Craft unique scents by mixing essences, design beautiful bottles, and try to sell your creations to curious customers. Decorate your workshop, unlock new recipes, and grow your reputation in the art of fragrance.
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KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
Single-player alternative to Smith's Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Smith's Chronicles.
Prep your stations for a cozy cooking game with attitude! Prepare unique meals for quirky small-town locals, upgrade and customize your shop, compete in thrilling cooking battles to become top chef, and protect your family’s long-running restaurant alongside a cast of curious companions!