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Single-player games like Mining Industry Simulator

Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Mining Industry 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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    Turmoil — Steam game cover

    Turmoil

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Mining Industry Simulator.

    Drill for oil like it's 1899! Turmoil offers players a visually charming, tongue-in-cheek take on the simulation genre inspired by the 19th century oil rush in North America.

    2016StrategyIndieSimulation2.59 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RAILGRADE — Steam game cover

    RAILGRADE

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Mining Industry Simulator.

    RAILGRADE is the train RTS game! Construct dense vertical railroads, build cities, construct vast factory chains with train automation! Restore an off world colony's economy all in the intense story driven campaign or relaxing sandbox mode!

    2023StrategySimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hammerting — Steam game cover

    Hammerting

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Mining Industry Simulator.

    Manage a Dwarven mining colony in the unexplored mountains of Mara. As conflict rages in the Overworld, you will need to craft, explore and fight as you provide the allies of your choice with the finest weapons and gear to assist them in the battle for glory.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gold Mining Simulator — Steam game cover

    Gold Mining Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Mining Industry Simulator.

    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.

    2017IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Captain of Industry — Steam game cover

    Captain of Industry

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Mining Industry Simulator.

    Build an industrial empire on a remote island. Mine resources, reshape terrain with excavators, grow food, construct factories, lay train tracks, and trade with the outside world. Research 100+ technologies to advance from basic metal smelting all the way to nuclear power and space flight.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation34.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    (the) Gnorp Apologue — Steam game cover

    (the) Gnorp Apologue

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Mining Industry Simulator.

    (the) Gnorp Apologue is the journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Digseum — Steam game cover

    Digseum

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Mining Industry Simulator.

    Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!

    2024SimulationCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Automation Empire — Steam game cover

    Automation Empire

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Mining Industry Simulator.

    Build and manage a massive industrial network of factories, mines, and farms. Employ a fleet of trains, trucks, and robotic drones. In the age of automation, efficiency is survival!

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny — Steam game cover

    Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    A legend reborn as Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny returns!Developed by Austrian developer Crafty Studios, Realms of Arkania – Blade of Destiny is a faithful remake of the 1992 original, adored by a generation of Role Players and one of the most successful RPG’s of the 1990’s.

    2013IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Realms of Arkania: Star Trail — Steam game cover

    Realms of Arkania: Star Trail

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Star Trail is a faithful remake of Realms of Arkania’s classic sequel. This hardcore RPG features dozens of talents and spells, distinct races and character classes as well as a challenging isometric turn-based combat system.

    2017IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Oil Enterprise — Steam game cover

    Oil Enterprise

    Single-player alternative to Mining Industry Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Mining Industry Simulator.

    In Oil Enterprise, you enter the multi-million dollar business of black gold as a shrewd businessman. Accept the challenge and grow from a small-scale en-trepreneur, investing in your first oilfield, to a global oil magnate.

    2016StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →