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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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    Sushi On Wheels — Steam game cover

    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.

    2026SimulationCasualSingle-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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    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 →
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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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    KuloNiku: Bowl Up! — Steam game cover

    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!

    2026IndieSimulationCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →