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Single-player games like World Ship Simulator

Below are 17 single-player Steam games similar to World Ship Simulator, 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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    Powerboat VR — Steam game cover

    Powerboat VR

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    Take the helm of a variety of different ocean vessels from small sport boats all the way up to large commercial vessels. Dynamic seas, Day/Night cycle, RADAR, GPS, "IALA A" Buoyage with NavAid/AtoN lighting systems provide a realistic sailing environment. VR & Non-VR modes supported.

    2020IndieSimulationEarly Access18.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sea Town - Fish Market Simulator — Steam game cover

    Sea Town - Fish Market Simulator

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    Build your fishing empire in Sea Town - Fish Market Simulator! Explore oceans, upgrade boats, and conquer a dynamic market across unique islands. Ready to rule the seas? Start now!

    2025AdventureSimulationCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ship Simulator Extremes — Steam game cover

    Ship Simulator Extremes

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    VSTEP and Paradox are proud to announce the next installment of the acclaimed Ship Simulator series. With over 550K copies sold, the series returns to take you into the most extreme conditions on earth… Ever wonder how it feels to sail a half-million-ton supertanker through the perfect storm?

    2010Simulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fishing: Barents Sea — Steam game cover

    Fishing: Barents Sea

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    Commercial fishing on the Barents Sea! Take the helm of your very own fishing boat in Fishing: Barents Sea and explore the vastness of the Barents Sea in search for the best fishing zones. Start out small and earn officially licensed Scanmar Equipment and the officially licensed Hermes trawler.

    2018Simulation24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition — Steam game cover

    Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career.

    2020Simulation34.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wildlife Park 2 — Steam game cover

    Wildlife Park 2

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    Now’s the chance to build the Zoo of your dreams! Just like in a real Zoo, your animals must receive complete care. Feed them, train them, cure them and even relocate them. Observe their realistic interactions with one another, the landscape, the play equipment and even Zoo visitors.

    2014StrategyIndieSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Car Dealer Simulator — Steam game cover

    Car Dealer Simulator

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture?

    2025IndieSimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Euro Truck Simulator 2 — Steam game cover

    Euro Truck Simulator 2

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

    2012IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    TransOcean: The Shipping Company — Steam game cover

    TransOcean: The Shipping Company

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas.

    2014StrategySimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit — Steam game cover

    X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    X-Plane 10 brings numerous improvements and enhancements for PC, Mac and Linux virtual pilots, unleashing the power of modern systems with its 64 bit processing and multi-core support.

    2014SimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    European Ship Simulator — Steam game cover

    European Ship Simulator

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    A speeding power boat, a humble tug to a luxury cruise liner. Captain eight highly detailed ships, fight against realistic water physics and take in spectacular vistas as you navigate famous European ports.

    2016Simulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Stormworks: Build and Rescue — Steam game cover

    Stormworks: Build and Rescue

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need.

    2020Simulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sailor Simulator — Steam game cover

    Sailor Simulator

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    Sail the seas and oceans on your own ship. Transport valuable goods, earn money, buy bigger ships. Fortune awaits you!

    ActionAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — Steam game cover

    Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.

    2020Simulation59.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Enforcer: Police Crime Action — Steam game cover

    Enforcer: Police Crime Action

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with World Ship Simulator.

    A new breed of Police Simulator, Enforcer demands you show exceptional bravery in the line of duty while under pressure and enemy gunfire.

    2014ActionAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Better Late Than DEAD — Steam game cover

    Better Late Than DEAD

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Awaking on an island with no memory, you have just one memento of the life you led before… A child's photograph. Who is this? You must search the island for useful tools that will aid in your escape. As time passes and hopes of survival hang by a thread, you realise that this island is not as it seems.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CTU: Counter Terrorism Unit — Steam game cover

    CTU: Counter Terrorism Unit

    Single-player alternative to World Ship Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Join the CTU, arrest dangerous terrorist threats, use gadgets including the snake cam and play online with up to five player co-op

    2016ActionStrategy4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →