Co-op games like Ale & Tale Tavern
Below are 11 cooperative Steam games similar to Ale & Tale Tavern, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. Every pick supports cooperative play — online co-op, LAN co-op, or shared/split-screen — so you can play with friends right out of the box. imho.run pulls from the same Steam category data Valve uses internally, so "Co-op" here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Action and Indie with Ale & Tale Tavern.
This is the free version of the game "Ale & Tale Tavern". Get ready for a thrilling mix of genres: a cooperative, first-person, open-world fantasy tavern simulator, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, and completing fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING!
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Westlanders
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Action and Indie with Ale & Tale Tavern.
Forge your legacy in the Westlands. Survive and thrive in a Wild West open world. Alone or with friends, explore, fight, and build from your customizable wagon. Expand into bustling settlements, recruit allies, and forge a network to tame the wilderness and build your legacy.
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Vacation Cafe Simulator
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ale & Tale Tavern.
Cozy Italian Vacation Cafe 🏖️ No timers, No stress 😌 cook traditional dishes 🍝 upgrade and customize 🏠 just drink Prosecco 🥂 relax and grow your dream cafe ✨
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Tropical Resort Simulator (Paradise Beach Simulator)
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ale & Tale Tavern.
Transform an abandoned island into a thriving business. Install fun activities, open your restaurant, maintain your equipment, manage your staff. It's time to open the beach, you're ready to welcome your first customers!
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Supermarket Simulator
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ale & Tale Tavern.
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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Cafemart Simulator
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ale & Tale Tavern.
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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Wrap House Simulator🌯
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ale & Tale Tavern.
Welcome to Wrap House Simulator! Run your own wrap shop, chop, grill, and serve in this cooking adventure. Customize your shop, master the grill, and survive the rush solo or co-op with up to 6 players. Keep up with orders, satisfy customers, and build your dream restaurant!
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Bakery Cafe Simulator
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Simulation and Casual with Ale & Tale Tavern.
Bake, build, and grow your dream bakery cafe! Create delicious pastries, design your space, and serve customers. Play solo or with friends in online co-op to expand your business and experience the excitement of running a bustling cafe!
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Bazaar Simulator
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Indie and Simulation with Ale & Tale Tavern.
Set up stalls with fresh vegetables, fruits, and fish. Deliver customer orders, set prices, and expand your bazaar. Catch your own fish to sell and enjoy fishing's thrill. Collaborate with friends in multiplayer mode to manage the bazaar together. Much more is coming soon!
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Tobacco Shop Simulator
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Action and Indie with Ale & Tale Tavern.
Run your tobacco shop. Sign contracts with leading brands, order products, hire workers, expand your store, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your shop.
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Valheim
Online Co-op alternative to Ale & Tale Tavern — playable with friends. Shares Action and Indie with Ale & Tale Tavern.
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!