Single-player games like Gold Mining Simulator 2
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Gold Mining Simulator 2, 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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Diesel Brothers: Truck Building Simulator
Single-player alternative to Gold Mining Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator 2.
Enter the World of Diesel! Grab some of the biggest four-wheelers. Trick these trucks, flip them for a profit or race against your friends online. This can go hard or this can go diesel!
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Construction Simulator
Single-player alternative to Gold Mining Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Gold Mining Simulator 2.
Construction Simulator has returned – larger and more impressive than ever! Fulfil your ambition to become a successful construction entrepreneur by establishing your business from scratch, assisted by your mentor Hape.
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Gold Mining Simulator
Single-player alternative to Gold Mining Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator 2.
Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can.
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Coal Mining Simulator
Single-player alternative to Gold Mining Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator 2.
Welcome to the world of Coal Mining! Start with almost nothing and get to the top - develop your mine, sell coal, buy new machines and avoid dangers in this sandbox simulator. Take control of numerous mining machines. Destroy, mine, drill, transport and blow things up.
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ContractVille
Single-player alternative to Gold Mining Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Gold Mining Simulator 2.
Plan, design, build, and decorate your dream house in an open-world. Smash walls, sketch your layout, then build and decorate every inch—inside and garden. In an open world, tackle each renovation solo or with up to 4 friends. Pick up that hammer and start creating - Your dream house is waiting!
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AirportSim
Single-player alternative to Gold Mining Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Gold Mining Simulator 2.
AirportSim is an Advanced Airport Ground Handling Simulator with true-to-life visuals and operations, licensed planes and vehicles, real airports and live weather conditions. Enjoy the many tasks alone or with friends, making this experience unforgettable.
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Gas Station Simulator
Single-player alternative to Gold Mining Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Gold Mining Simulator 2.
Buy an abandoned gas station and restore it to its full glory. Renovate, upgrade and expand upon the offered services to keep up with your clients demands.
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Pumping Simulator
Single-player alternative to Gold Mining Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Gold Mining Simulator 2.
Pumping Simulator As an active member of a gas station in a major city around the world, you can play with up to 10 friends in a multiplayer co-op mode or single player mode to help you understand what the pumpers are going through, and maybe will make you rich.
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Giant Machines 2017
Single-player alternative to Gold Mining Simulator 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Gold Mining Simulator 2.
Take control over seven of the biggest industrial machines in the world. During the 14 mission campaign you will punch through the snows of Greenland, plow the steppes of Wyoming and travel all the way to sunny Florida. Your hard work will be completed by launching a space shuttle into space.