Single-player games like European Ship Simulator
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to European Ship Simulator, 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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Ship Simulator Extremes
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
VSTEP and Paradox are proud to announce the next installment of the acclaimed Ship Simulator series. With over 550K copies sold, the series returns to take you into the most extreme conditions on earth… Ever wonder how it feels to sail a half-million-ton supertanker through the perfect storm?
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Fishing: Barents Sea
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Commercial fishing on the Barents Sea! Take the helm of your very own fishing boat in Fishing: Barents Sea and explore the vastness of the Barents Sea in search for the best fishing zones. Start out small and earn officially licensed Scanmar Equipment and the officially licensed Hermes trawler.
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Seafarer: The Ship Sim
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Build your maritime career solo or with up to 4 players. Take on contracts across diverse harbors, command different ships, and tackle cargo runs, patrols, rescues, firefighting, and unexpected events in a vast Northern European open world.
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Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career.
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Following Seas
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Following Seas is a game about ships and the sea. Transport cargo, fish, and fight the weather in an unforgiving open world. Featuring elements of realistic ship management, you can use the stars to navigate, batten the hatches, and get lost beyond the edges of the map.
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Terror of the Seven Seas
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!
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Sail the Seas
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Sail the Seas is a sailing, trading simulator set in 18th century, spanning whole world
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Windward Horizon
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Trade, quest, fight, or simply set sail and enjoy the ambiance in this charming open world naval RPG. Sequel to Tasharen's fan favorite game Windward released on Steam in 2015.
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World Ship Simulator
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Set in a fictitious environment inspired by ports from around the world. Captain a hovercraft, bulk carrier, yacht and other magnificent vessels in an expansive open world career
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Euro Truck Simulator
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
The original Euro Truck Simulator - the game which has become the classic of the genre and is still relevant today. The first truck simulation game in a European setting, with European long haul trucks!
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
TDUSC is a lifestyle and social experience that redefines what an open-world racing game can be. Explore a fully recreated Hong Kong Island. Take to the road behind the wheel of exceptional cars and live the ultimate life of luxury.
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Taxi
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Run your own taxi cab company by hiring drivers, upgrading vehicles and getting behind the wheel to complete fares. Some passengers will even encourage you to break traffic laws to get to their destination quickly, but try to avoid the watchful eye of the police.
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Farming World
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Whether you specialise in grain, fruits or even maintaining your own dairy farm, in Farming World you have the ultimate choice on how you shape your business. With dozens of seed types to choose from and an extensive stock market listing, you’ll have to adapt to become profitable.
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Zoo Park
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Care for over 40 different animals from all four corners of the Earth whilst running a professional programme of rescue, rehabilitation, research and conservation.
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Post Master
Single-player alternative to European Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with European Ship Simulator.
Can you take control of a mail distribution company where your business will need to adapt to a growing city? Will you be able to handle the pressure of new delivery opportunities or are other delivery businesses step in to pick up the slack and impact your profit margin.