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Single-player games like Merchants of Kaidan

Below are 22 single-player Steam games similar to Merchants of Kaidan, 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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    Caravan Trade Tycoon — Steam game cover

    Caravan Trade Tycoon

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Did you ever think how would it be if you were a merchant in the middle ages? You didn't? Well, it would be a fun experience if you ask me. Be ready to be the richest merchant in the Quadia!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    MMORPG NPC Simulator — Steam game cover

    MMORPG NPC Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Play as an NPC in a living MMORPG world. Run your shop, trade with players, give quests, and send raid parties after rare loot. Build your reputation, unlock Game Master abilities, and take control of the server from within.

    IndieSimulationRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Conqueror 940 AD — Steam game cover

    Conqueror 940 AD

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Conqueror 940 AD, a casual turn-based medieval town-builder where your decisions matter. As an ousted prince, you stumble upon empty land to build a kingdom from. How you fare and what you do with your rising power is up to you. Build, research, plan, do battle, and maybe even fall in love.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Guild 3 — Steam game cover

    The Guild 3

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Merchants of Kaidan.

    The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!

    2022StrategySimulationRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dominus Automa — Steam game cover

    Dominus Automa

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Dominus Automa is an automated multiplayer RPG created for players who love depth but no longer have time for traditional grinding. Your character lives on the server around the clock, acting according to strategy and priorities. You can talk to them and guide them from your phone, wherever you are.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SAELIG — Steam game cover

    SAELIG

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Merchants of Kaidan.

    SÆLIG is a game that blends together elements of simulation, strategy, RPG, and business management. Centred around the life of you and your family, you must try to survive and bring wealth and prosperity to your household.

    2017StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    King's Keeper — Steam game cover

    King's Keeper

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Merchants of Kaidan.

    A game of base building and colony simulation in a world where night is permanent. Survive, build, explore, repel enemy raids and tend to the needs of your workers and your king.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    16bit Trader — Steam game cover

    16bit Trader

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Take revenge on your father’s killer!

    2015StrategyIndieAdventure2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heroes of Might & Magic V — Steam game cover

    Heroes of Might & Magic V

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay. In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault.

    2008Strategy9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Patrician III — Steam game cover

    Patrician III

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

    2010StrategySimulationRPG4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tradewinds Classics — Steam game cover

    Tradewinds Classics

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Travel back in time to a world of danger and mystery; a place where the open waters can mean anything but smooth sailing. Get carried away in these three classic installments in the acclaimed Tradewinds® Series.   Sail, trade and battle with legendary heroes such as Sinbad in the mythical Far East.

    2009CasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tradewinds Caravans + Odyssey Pack — Steam game cover

    Tradewinds Caravans + Odyssey Pack

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Tradewinds Odyssey, the latest installment in the highly-acclaimed Tradewinds series, takes you on an adventurous journey across ancient Greece, where gods, heroes and monsters of legend await. Guide five unique heroes - the Athlete, Cynic, Priestess, Minotaur and Goddess - as you embark on over 50 chapters and quests, encountering...

    CasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Patrician IV — Steam game cover

    Patrician IV

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Merchants of Kaidan.

    You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.

    2010Strategy14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Port Royale 3 — Steam game cover

    Port Royale 3

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Merchants of Kaidan.

    The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

    2012ActionStrategySimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Port Royale 4 — Steam game cover

    Port Royale 4

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.

    2020StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Frederic: Resurrection of Music — Steam game cover

    Frederic: Resurrection of Music

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Frederic Chopin – a long time deceased classical compositor – returns back from beyond the grave to fight intense musical duels. In his way stand some of the worlds greatest pop stars charmed with enormous profits that wild commercialization provides

    2014ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Teddy Floppy Ear - The Race — Steam game cover

    Teddy Floppy Ear - The Race

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Merchants of Kaidan.

    People of Animalville got a carting fever and you must help one of them reach for the championship. Take the wheel, choose a kart, decide which character from 'Teddy Floppy Ear’ universe you want, and start the wild ride!

    2015SportsIndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake — Steam game cover

    FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and RPG with Merchants of Kaidan.

    FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake is an immersive, tactical turn-based RPG, placing you in command of the awe-inspiring Wanzers – powerful military machines.

    2023StrategyRPG34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Frederic: Evil Strikes Back — Steam game cover

    Frederic: Evil Strikes Back

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Frederic - Evil Strikes Back - The Bigger, Better, More Awesome sequel. Great new tracks. Great new locations. Great new features. Great new story.

    2014ActionIndieCasual7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Violett Remastered — Steam game cover

    Violett Remastered

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Dragged by her parents, a young and rebellious teenage girl – Violett, moves to an old spooky house in the middle of nowhere. Forced away from her friends and life in the city; she imagines how boring life in countryside will be: spending day after day, bored in her room with absolutely nothing to do.

    2013IndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Teddy Floppy Ear - Mountain Adventure — Steam game cover

    Teddy Floppy Ear - Mountain Adventure

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of Kaidan.

    Teddy Floppy Ear is a main character of series of adventure games for the children, based on the on famous Polish cartoon. Send your kid onto an unforgettable journey with the world’s most charming bear!

    2015IndieAdventureCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Millie — Steam game cover

    Millie

    Single-player alternative to Merchants of Kaidan — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Merchants of Kaidan.

    A joyful, casual puzzle game that will tease both your wits and your memory!

    2014ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →