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Single-player games like Apocalypse Tale

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Apocalypse Tale, 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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    World Railway — Steam game cover

    World Railway

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Tale — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Apocalypse Tale.

    In World Railway, a sim management game, you're a conductor reviving a rundown train. Produce and gather resources via loops, process and manage onboard. A new world unfolds with the wheel's rumble. On your journey, forge bonds and witness the seasons.

    2027IndieAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Apocalypse: The Last RV — Steam game cover

    Apocalypse: The Last RV

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Tale — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Apocalypse Tale.

    Once #1 on both TapTap New Releases and Exclusive Charts, this post-apocalyptic comfort survival game is now on Steam. One-time purchase, no ads, focusing on survival simulation, RV stockpiling and roguelike reincarnation to deliver a relaxing wasteland experience with full preparation and no fear.

    StrategyIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Apocalypse ? No ! — Steam game cover

    Apocalypse ? No !

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Tale — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Apocalypse Tale.

    In Apocalypse? No! you play as a survivor accompanied by his faithful dog in a world in ruins, survive against the creatures, help the characters of this world, discover very varied maps: From a peaceful forest, through survivor camps to ruined cities.

    2025IndieAdventure1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Russian Village Simulator — Steam game cover

    Russian Village Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Tale — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Apocalypse Tale.

    This is a simulator of life in the Russian countryside, where the player will be engaged in the garden, picking mushrooms and berries, collect firewood, hunting and fishing, brew moonshine and much, much more.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dustland Delivery — Steam game cover

    Dustland Delivery

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Tale — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Apocalypse Tale.

    Dustland Delivery is a post-apocalyptic survival business simulator. Scour the wastes for profit, complete missions to grow your trading empire, and assemble a rag-tag band of adventurers to turn your city into the capital of the Dustlands. Danger lurks around every corner—but no risk, no reward!

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ra Ra BOOM — Steam game cover

    Ra Ra BOOM

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Tale — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Apocalypse Tale.

    Grab friends or family for a colorful co-op brawler. Easy to pick up and full of frantic fun, Ra Ra BOOM has you bashing bots, blasting baddies, and laughing together in 4-player local co-op. It’s got retro roots with a modern arcade spirit.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Immortal Farmer: System’s Mandate — Steam game cover

    Immortal Farmer: System’s Mandate

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Tale — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Apocalypse Tale.

    Welcome to "Immortal Farmer: System’s Mandate", RPG blending rural & cult. life. In demon-doomed world, flee to Taoyuan. Cultivate, gather, refine, bond. Cultivation needs accumulation & choices; follow heart for peace & fulfillment.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure2.79 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dao's Cover — Steam game cover

    Dao's Cover

    Single-player alternative to Apocalypse Tale — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Apocalypse Tale.

    An unconventional post-apocalyptic survival sandbox game. Abandon endless combat and embrace a more authentic living experience in the apocalypse.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure17.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →