Single-player games like Airline Tycoon Deluxe
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Airline Tycoon Deluxe, 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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Transport Fever
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Airline Tycoon Deluxe.
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!
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King of Retail
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Airline Tycoon Deluxe.
The store is your kingdom! Expand your humble boutique into a thriving business: hire the right staff, decorate your displays, and lure in customers. Even your wildest ideas can turn a profit. Why not start a business that sells only white T-shirts and ketchup? PCs and beans? Your rule, your rules!
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Puffin Planes
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Airline Tycoon Deluxe.
A casual airline management game set on Earth and Mars. Supports singleplayer and Steam co-op.
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Tropico 5
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Airline Tycoon Deluxe.
Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.
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Railroad Tycoon II Platinum
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Includes Railroad Tycoon II and the expansion The Second Century It can take you from New York to South Africa. It can take you from the year 1804 to the year 2000. It can take you from penniless manual laborer to powerful multi-millionaire.
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Cabin Crew Life Simulator
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Airline Tycoon Deluxe.
Have you ever wondered what flight attendants do on each flight? Let's find out with Cabin Crew Life Simulator, the pioneering flight attendant simulator with variety of aircraft, airports, passenger services, handling emergency situations, in-flight business, teamwork and much more.
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SimAirport
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Airline Tycoon Deluxe.
Build & Manage Your Airport. An International Hub or a Regional Masterpiece -- it's up to you. Buy more land to scale out, or escalators to scale up with MULTIPLE FLOORS. You're in full control in this modern business management tycoon!
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Mini Airways - ATC simulator
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Airline Tycoon Deluxe.
Mini Airways is a real-time management game where you play the role of an air traffic controller. Clear your aircraft to takeoff & land, direct them to the destination...and most of all don't let them crash!! London, Tokyo, Shanghai... Test your ATC skills in distinctive maps around the globe!
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Airline Tycoon 2
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Airline Tycoon Deluxe.
Run a modern airline, design unique airplanes and grow a run-down carrier into a globally recognized company that passengers practically beg to fly.
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ArcaniA
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.
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Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
"Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.
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Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Roam the dense foliage of Sherwood, come face to face with royal trouble and battle against Prince John’s forces as you take on the role of legendary nobleman, Robin Hood.
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ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Face the last challenge - determine destiny! A new threat casts its shadow over the Southern Isles. A mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby.
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Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Desperados 2 is the sequel to the successful wild west title Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive. The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. Switch from an isometric view to a third person view whenever you want; for example, for duels, brawls and shoot-outs.
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Helldorado
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
1883, SANTA FE. Peace in this town has been shattered by a shocking kidnapping. Gather your men and ride on a series of challenging missions to stop treacherous, marauding outlaws in this story of vile blackmail and revenge.
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Chicago 1930 : The Prohibition
Single-player alternative to Airline Tycoon Deluxe — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Now it’s your turn to choose your side!