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Single-player games like Take Stock

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Take Stock, 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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    Mad Television Tycoon — Steam game cover

    Mad Television Tycoon

    Single-player alternative to Take Stock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Take Stock.

    In Mad Television Tycoon, you take control of a TV station. Accept the challenge and lead your network to success. Your task is to create a diverse schedule, maximize advertising revenue, and outshine the competition.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation20.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Parkitect — Steam game cover

    Parkitect

    Single-player alternative to Take Stock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Take Stock.

    Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks! Bringing back the best of classic theme park games with many new features and content on top. Now supports online co-op with up to 8 players!

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Two Point Campus — Steam game cover

    Two Point Campus

    Single-player alternative to Take Stock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Take Stock.

    Build the university of your dreams with Two Point Campus, the sim with a twist from the makers of Two Point Hospital. Build, hire staff and run an academic institution packed with wild courses.

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    King of Retail 2 — Steam game cover

    King of Retail 2

    Single-player alternative to Take Stock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Take Stock.

    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.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Esports Life Tycoon — Steam game cover

    Esports Life Tycoon

    Single-player alternative to Take Stock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Take Stock.

    Manage your own esports squad, expand your gaming house, and defeat legendary teams to become the best in the world!

    2020SportsStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator — Steam game cover

    Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Take Stock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Take Stock.

    Open your own Card shop by the seaside! Buy, trade and sell Cards, OR keep them for your own collection! Earn reputation with customers, beat your shop goals, unlock new decorations, and host exciting events to bring everyone to the best Card shop in town!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ale Abbey - Monastery Brewery Tycoon — Steam game cover

    Ale Abbey - Monastery Brewery Tycoon

    Single-player alternative to Take Stock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Take Stock.

    Build and expand your monastery, craft recipes and brew holy ales in this unique brewery tycoon. No pre-made recipes in Ale Abbey, oh no. It's a canvas for true beer alchemists. It's as simple as: brew, sip, repeat. Welcome to Ale Abbey!

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Arcade Tycoon ™ : Simulation Game — Steam game cover

    Arcade Tycoon ™ : Simulation Game

    Single-player alternative to Take Stock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Take Stock.

    Build stunning Arcade Centre’s, purchase a range of arcades machines, manage troublesome staff in this colourful and humorous simulation management game. Inspired by Two Point Hospital, Let's Build A Zoo and Megaquarium.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →