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Single-player games like On the Rocks

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to On the Rocks, 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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    Blacksmith Shop Simulator — Steam game cover

    Blacksmith Shop Simulator

    Single-player alternative to On the Rocks — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with On the Rocks.

    Run your own blacksmith shop in this immersive simulation game! Craft and sell swords, shields, armor, and more to satisfy your customers, earn profits, and expand your business. Manage your forge with a dynamic day-night cycle and become a legendary blacksmith!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure3.00 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Welderman Shop Sim — Steam game cover

    Welderman Shop Sim

    Single-player alternative to On the Rocks — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with On the Rocks.

    Build a welding shop from a single machine into a fabrication empire. Hire workers, manage production, complete contracts, upgrade equipment, and decide if you're staying in the shop or sending crews out on the road.

    IndieSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Elysium — Steam game cover

    Elysium

    Single-player alternative to On the Rocks — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with On the Rocks.

    Wake up on a paradise-like abandoned island with your friends. Explore the lands of an ancient civilization and uncover the mysteries behind their collapse as you build, craft, and tame corrupted machines. Most importantly, survive the unwelcome lands of Elysium!

    2027ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Weed Shop 3 — Steam game cover

    Weed Shop 3

    Single-player alternative to On the Rocks — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with On the Rocks.

    BUILD YOUR VIRTUAL WEED EMPIRE: Grow the hottest strains & crossbreed new ones, roll your own Blunts, sell Bongs, hire Growers, make Solventless Concentrates, handle Rival Dealers, befriend Influencers, smoke Dabs, ride a Dolphin, and More! WELCOME TO WEED SHOP 3!

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Walking Trade — Steam game cover

    The Walking Trade

    Single-player alternative to On the Rocks — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with On the Rocks.

    Run a shop in the zombie apocalypse! Trade batteries, craft stock, manage your staff, and fend off undead hordes. Will you be a hero, or profit at any cost? Your choices shape your store - and your fate.

    2026IndieSimulation7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Service Area Simulator: Prologue — Steam game cover

    Service Area Simulator: Prologue

    Single-player alternative to On the Rocks — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with On the Rocks.

    Start your journey from a small roadside stop and grow it into a massive rest area. Stock shelves, sell fuel, run a restaurant and motel, and keep everything clean and efficient. With the right management, turn a tiny business into a bustling service hub everyone wants to visit!

    2026IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Teddy's Haven - A Fantasy Inspired Shop Simulator — Steam game cover

    Teddy's Haven - A Fantasy Inspired Shop Simulator

    Single-player alternative to On the Rocks — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with On the Rocks.

    Teddy’s Haven is a cozy shop sim filled with magic and charm. Sell over 400 items, decorate with 250+ decorations, and create the shop of your dreams. Meet mythical creatures, level up your skills, harvest the land, and uncover the peaceful wonders of life on Ursa.

    2025IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fargone — Steam game cover

    Fargone

    Single-player alternative to On the Rocks — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with On the Rocks.

    Fargone is an RPG-based survival game with a strong focus on creating a living, breathing world through dynamic events, and NPC interactions. Set in a fictional land known only as The Barrens, you must survive by any means, whether that be alone or by allying yourself with a faction.

    2022ActionSimulationRPG8.39 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →