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Single-player games like Cinema Story

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Cinema Story, 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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    Pub Sim — Steam game cover

    Pub Sim

    Single-player alternative to Cinema Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cinema Story.

    You've just bought your first Pub. First steps are to clean it, stock it, set your markup and let in the Patrons. Keep the drinks flowing and try not to shortchange anyone! If you keep it going long enough you might just earn enough to spruce up the place, hire staff and expand the premises.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual13.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Laundry Simulator 2026 — Steam game cover

    Laundry Simulator 2026

    Single-player alternative to Cinema Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cinema Story.

    Laundry Simulator is a chill, ASMR laundry cleaning, and shop management game. Open your own Laundromat, and deal with dirty clothes and customers. Clean and manage your shop, upgrade your equipment, unlock new skills and hire workers. Your laundry empire awaits!

    2026IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Big Ambitions — Steam game cover

    Big Ambitions

    Single-player alternative to Cinema Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cinema Story.

    Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.

    2023IndieSimulationEarly Access22.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    My Supermarket — Steam game cover

    My Supermarket

    Single-player alternative to Cinema Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cinema Story.

    Manage your own supermarket, serving different types of customers and making the most profit you can! 🛒 Order products, restock shelves, play with your friends in co-op mode, chase thieves, hire employees, and grow your empire!

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Console Shop Simulator — Steam game cover

    Console Shop Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Cinema Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cinema Story.

    Become the owner of a game store! Organize shelves, repair CDs, negotiate profits, promote your store via live stream, and increase customer satisfaction.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Mall Simulator — Steam game cover

    Mall Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Cinema Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cinema Story.

    Turn your building from a small shopping center into a huge city mall! To avoid going bankrupt, you’ll need to build new stores and restaurants, set smart prices, and keep up with trends. 15+ stores, dozens of machines & services, and hundreds of brands waiting for you!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual13.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wrap House Simulator🌯 — Steam game cover

    Wrap House Simulator🌯

    Single-player alternative to Cinema Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cinema Story.

    Welcome to Wrap House Simulator! Run your own wrap shop, chop, grill, and serve in this cooking adventure. Customize your shop, master the grill, and survive the rush solo or co-op with up to 6 players. Keep up with orders, satisfy customers, and build your dream restaurant!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rest Area Simulator — Steam game cover

    Rest Area Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Cinema Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cinema Story.

    Take over the gas station and convenience store at a roadside rest area and expand by purchasing new businesses. Manage a living world shaped by dynamic economy and random events. Upgrade your facilities, satisfy your customers, and play solo or with friends.

    2026IndieSimulationCasual9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pumpkin Patch Simulator — Steam game cover

    Pumpkin Patch Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Cinema Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cinema Story.

    Pumpkin Patch Simulator is a first-person cozy farming sim about growing the biggest pumpkin. Unlock halloween themed decor and autumn drinks. The perfect October simulation game for a night in.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nav Singh's POOHOPIA (Winnie The Pooh) — Steam game cover

    Nav Singh's POOHOPIA (Winnie The Pooh)

    Single-player alternative to Cinema Story — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Cinema Story.

    A cozy sandbox adventure. Pooh wakes up one morning to find his friends mysteriously gone. Gather honey, sticks & fish, craft decorations & treats, and gently shape the party clearing to bring Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit & Owl home one by one for a joyful surprise reunion.

    2026IndieSimulationRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →