Single-player games like Game Store Chronicle
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Game Store Chronicle, 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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King of Retail 2
Single-player alternative to Game Store Chronicle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Game Store Chronicle.
Build a retail empire across dozens of locations with hundreds of employees. Design every inch of your stores with a deep building tool, then fine-tune pricing, staffing, and product mix to stay profitable. Scale up, customize everything, and manage the details that make or break your bottom line.
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Vending Machine Business Simulator
Single-player alternative to Game Store Chronicle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Game Store Chronicle.
Build your business! control every aspect of a thriving vending machine business. Buy, place, and restock machines to increase profits. Do you have what it takes to manage, expand, and dominate the vending industry?
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PUSHER - Drug Tycoon
Single-player alternative to Game Store Chronicle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Game Store Chronicle.
Thrilling business tycoon sim where you step into the shoes of a drug dealer in 1980s USA. Your main goal is simple: BUY LOW and SELL HIGH. Get ready for a experience where you'll combine strategy, risk-taking, and decision-making to build your criminal empire.
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The Darkest Files
Single-player alternative to Game Store Chronicle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Game Store Chronicle.
Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court?
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TCG Card Shop Simulator
Single-player alternative to Game Store Chronicle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Game Store Chronicle.
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.
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Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator
Single-player alternative to Game Store Chronicle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Game Store Chronicle.
Winemaking could be your best adventure. Make the best wine interacting with soil and nature and take your winery to the top. Your beautiful journey into the winemaking tradition starts now.
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Democracy 4
Single-player alternative to Game Store Chronicle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Game Store Chronicle.
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
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Restaurant Empire II
Single-player alternative to Game Store Chronicle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Game Store Chronicle.
Restaurant Empire 2 is the most realistic and comprehensive restaurant business simulation available, featuring 4 cuisines, 600 recipes, 4 huge cities, 2 campaigns with a total of 34 missions, 1400 interior objects, and a mix of business strategy and role-playing gameplay such as cooking contests.
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Veil of Shadows
Single-player alternative to Game Store Chronicle — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Game Store Chronicle.
Veil of Shadows is an action-adventure with roguelite elements, echoing the vibes of classics from the past. Explore the surroundings to understand what's happening to Sirene. With the essence of retro games, face monsters, complete quests to gain experience, and evolve, preparing for the journey.