Single-player games like Horse Racing Manager
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Horse Racing Manager, 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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Tap Derby: Horse Racing
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Horse Racing Manager.
Tap Derby allows you to step into the shoes of a rookie horse trainer. Under the guidance of legendary trainer, Rusty Hayes, buy, train, race, and breed as you grow your stable. Conquer prestigious racing events and rise to Horse Racing Stardom.
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Day at the Races
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Horse Racing Manager.
The aim of this arcade-style horse racing game is to win enough money to purchase, maintain and enter your horse in the prestigious Day at the Races Cup, held on the 5th race of the final day. GOOD LUCK!
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Formula Racing Manager
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Horse Racing Manager.
FRM offers a unique sandbox experience. The game focuses on bringing the management aspect of the motorsport world to life by providing a challenging simulation, where you steer a racing team in a dynamically changing racing world while respecting your time. Seasons are dynamic, quick, and exciting.
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Starters Orders Touch Horse Racing
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Horse Racing Manager.
Starters Orders Touch now on desktop from www.startersorders.com! A brand new GUI and improved game play and the most advanced simulation engine to date cement Starters Orders as the No.1. horse racing management series.
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MGP Manager
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Horse Racing Manager.
Single player team management simulation centred around the motorcycle GP world championship. Choose one of 3 classes and try to improve your team by signing riders, staff and improving the bikes performance. Create your own custom rider & team roster using the game editor or use fictional names.
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Starters Orders 7 Horse Racing
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Horse Racing Manager.
Starters Orders 7 is the latest in the acclaimed horse racing management series from Strategic Designs Ltd. New features include in-depth breeding stats and lineage, realistic dynamic commentary, newspaper style race and form cards, new racecourses, old-school style betting shop race modes and more.
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Deal On Four Wheels
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horse Racing Manager.
Turn rusty cars and old bikes into cash! Buy, fix, and sell while chasing auctions, collecting properties, and testing your luck at blackjack. Can you grow your empire without going broke?
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Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Horse Racing Manager.
With stunning, realistic horses, an in-depth breeding system, and a range of exciting game modes, Rival Stars Horse Racing offers horse fans the ultimate racing and riding experience. Take the reins and become an equestrian legend!
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Software Inc.
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Horse Racing Manager.
Construct and design buildings for optimal working conditions. Hire people to design and release software, so you can defeat the simulated competition and take over their businesses. Manage and educate your employees to make sure they are skilled and satisfied with their job.
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Stardew Valley
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Horse Racing Manager.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
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Crusader Kings II
Single-player alternative to Horse Racing Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Horse Racing Manager.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.