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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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    Dressmaker — Steam game cover

    Dressmaker

    Single-player alternative to Smith's Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Smith's Chronicles.

    Become a dressmaker! Choose fabric, cut out patterns, and sew them all together to satisfy (or sabotage!) townsfolk in this cozy crafting game inspired by real dressmaking.

    2026SimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pretty Sweet! Healing Guardian — Steam game cover

    Pretty Sweet! Healing Guardian

    Single-player alternative to Smith's Chronicles — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Smith's Chronicles.

    Fulfill your dream of becoming a magical girl! In this tiny management sim you are in charge of the citizens’ well-being in a cozy town. Balance their emotions with candy magic, manage your sugary stock, upgrade your powers and raise everybody's quality of life!

    2025StrategySimulationCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Good Pizza, Great Pizza - Cooking Simulator Game — Steam game cover

    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.

    2023IndieSimulationCasual6.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Echoes of the Plum Grove — Steam game cover

    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.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Keep Me Gifted — Steam game cover

    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!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim — Steam game cover

    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.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation10.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Perfume Atelier — Steam game cover

    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.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation4.79 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hello Kitty Island Adventure — Steam game cover

    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.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →