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Single-player games like Space Depot

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Space Depot, 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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    Galactic Pit Stop Simulator — Steam game cover

    Galactic Pit Stop Simulator

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

    Run the busiest fuel station on the edge of known space. Refuel incoming ships, trade goods in your market and hangar, upgrade your station, and keep travelers happy — solo or with up to 3 friends in online co-op. Build the ultimate galactic pit stop.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Your Spaceport! — Steam game cover

    Your Spaceport!

    Single-player alternative to Space Depot — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Manage your very own space station in this Tycoon game. Sell fuel and repairs to the visitors. Manufacture and research new ways to defend your business and make more money while balancing your relations towards other factions. Survive against all odds.

    2023ActionStrategyCasual6.29 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stargazer's Terraforming Estate Co. — Steam game cover

    Stargazer's Terraforming Estate Co.

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

    Stargazer's Terraforming Estate Company terraforms & sells planets for years. Be a respectful member of the family and monopolize the galaxy by building dyson spheres in the name of the company.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Startron — Steam game cover

    Startron

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

    Startron is an ASCII-based space colony sim where you can mine, harvest, build and automate your way across a procedurally generated cosmos. Lead a crew of sentient cats (or dogs) as they take their first steps out and discover the mysteries of the cosmos.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulationFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Drink Stand Tycoon — Steam game cover

    Drink Stand Tycoon

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

    Drink Stand Tycoon is a casual business management tycoon game. Whether you're looking to relax and manage stats or destroy the competition, Drink Stand Tycoon offers an approachable yet detailed experience both new and old tycoon fans will enjoy!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Riftborne — Steam game cover

    Riftborne

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

    Riftborne is a classic terminal based, real time, grand strategy game. Construct space ships. Take part in factional warfare. Hire galactic hit-men on your rivals. Raid neighbors for rare resources. Train spies to infiltrate enemy bases for key intel. Grow your empire to dominate the galaxy.

    2026StrategyIndieSimulation6.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Comic Book Store Simulator — Steam game cover

    Comic Book Store Simulator

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

    Manage your very own comic book store! You can unlock over 70+ unique comic licenses, each having 5 volumes for you to sell to your customers! Upgrade your tools, hire staffs, and expand your store so you can have the best comic book store in the world!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Big Ambitions — Steam game cover

    Big Ambitions

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

    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 →